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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJapón continental
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Japón continental
"Japón continental es famoso por su historia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The largest island of Japan, Honshu, along with the surrounding islands that are part of the Japanese archipelago.
"Many tourists visit mainland Japan to experience its rich culture and history." - 2
The part of Japan that is not considered to be part of its smaller islands, often used in contrast to Okinawa and other island territories.
"The mainland Japan regions are known for their bustling cities and scenic landscapes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mainland' originates from the Old English 'mǣnland', meaning 'land that is main or principal', while 'Japan' comes from the Portuguese 'Japão', derived from the Chinese 'Rìběn', meaning 'origin of the sun'. The combination reflects geographical and cultural significance in the context of Japan's larger islands versus its surrounding smaller islands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mainland Japan" is said worldwide
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Japon continental
Transliteration: Japon continental
"Le Japon continental est connu pour sa culture riche."
Festland-Japan
Transliteration: Festland-Japan
"Festland-Japan zieht viele Touristen an."
Giappone continentale
Transliteration: Giappone continentale
"Il Giappone continentale ha molte attrazioni turistiche."
Japón continental
Transliteration: Japón continental
"Japón continental es famoso por su historia."
Japão continental
Transliteration: Japão continental
"O Japão continental é conhecido por suas tradições."
जापान मुख्यभूमि
Transliteration: Jāpān mukhyabhūmi
"जापान मुख्यभूमि की संस्कृति अद्वितीय है।"
日本本土
Transliteration: Rìběn běntǔ
"日本本土有许多美丽的风景。"
일본 본토
Transliteration: Ilbon bonto
"일본 본토는 많은 관광지를 가지고 있습니다."
本土日本
Transliteration: Hondo Nihon
"本土日本には多くの観光名所があります。"
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