noun
tosa
Tosa (noun) means a large Japanese breed of dog originally bred for fighting. Example: “The tosa is known for its powerful build and calm temperament.”
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A large Japanese breed of dog originally bred for fighting.
"The tosa is known for its powerful build and calm temperament."
How to use tosa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, muscular Japanese dog breed, historically used in dog fighting.
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Etymology
Named after the former Tosa province on the Japanese island of Shikoku, where the breed originated.
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What does “tosa” mean?
The word “tosa” means a large Japanese breed of dog originally bred for fighting. In plain terms, a big, muscular Japanese dog breed, historically used in dog fighting.
How do you use “tosa” in a sentence?
Here is “tosa” used in a sentence: “The tosa is known for its powerful build and calm temperament.”
What part of speech is “tosa”?
“Tosa” is a noun.
Where does the word “tosa” come from?
The word “tosa” comes from Japanese. Named after the former Tosa province on the Japanese island of Shikoku, where the breed originated.
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