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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Honshu
"本州は日本で最も大きな島です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The largest island of Japan, located between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean.
"Honshu is home to major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto." - 2
A geographical region in Japan that includes the main island and its cultural and economic centers.
"Many tourists visit Honshu to experience its rich history and vibrant culture."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Honshu' originates from the Japanese language, where it means 'main island'. The term has been used since the Edo period (1603-1868) to distinguish the largest island of Japan from the other islands in the archipelago.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Honshu" is said worldwide
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Honshu
Transliteration: Honshu
"Honshu est la plus grande île du Japon."
Honshu
Transliteration: Honshu
"Honshu ist die größte Insel Japans."
Honshu
Transliteration: Honshu
"Honshu è la più grande isola del Giappone."
Honshu
Transliteration: Honshu
"Honshu es la isla más grande de Japón."
Honshu
Transliteration: Honshu
"Honshu é a maior ilha do Japão."
होंशू
Transliteration: Honshu
"होंशू जापान का सबसे बड़ा द्वीप है।"
本州
Transliteration: Běnzhōu
"本州是日本最大的岛屿。"
혼슈
Transliteration: Honshu
"혼슈는 일본에서 가장 큰 섬입니다."
本州
Transliteration: Honshu
"本州は日本で最も大きな島です。"
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