() - Hokkaido (Japanese prefecture) & specifically refers to Hokkaido in Japanese contexts.

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Hokkaido (Japanese prefecture);

specifically refers to Hokkaido in Japanese contexts.

Hokkaido (Japanese prefecture)specifically refers to Hokkaido in Japanese contexts.

Usage highlights

HokkaidoHokkaido UniversityHokkaido ShinkansenHokkaido crabHokkaido landscapeHokkaido tourism

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I visited Hokkaido (北海道) last winter.
  • Hokkaido is famous for its seafood (北海道海鲜).
  • The capital of Hokkaido is Sapporo (札幌).
  • Hokkaido milk is very popular (北海道牛奶).

Collocations

  • Hokkaido(北海道)
  • Hokkaido University(北海道大学)
  • Hokkaido Shinkansen(北海道新干线)
  • Hokkaido crab(北海道蟹)
  • Hokkaido landscape(北海道风景)
  • Hokkaido tourism(北海道旅游)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鯳 is primarily used in Japanese contexts to refer to Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture.
  • The character combines 魚 (fish) with 氐 (foundation), reflecting Hokkaido's rich fishing industry and northern location.
  • In Chinese contexts, this character is extremely rare and typically appears only in reference to Japanese place names.

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