Japanese

ほっかいどう
Meaning: Hokkaido
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

北
海
道

Example sentences

Hokkaido is famous for its vast nature and delicious seafood.
去年、北海道へ行きました。
I went to Hokkaido last year.
一週間、北海道へ旅行に行きました。
I went on a trip to Hokkaido for one week.
去年は家族と北海道へ旅行に行きました。
I went on a trip to Hokkaido with my family last year.
彼女は北海道の出身だが、今は東京に住んでいる。
She is from Hokkaido, but she lives in Tokyo now.
毎年、家族で北海道へ旅行に行きます。
Every year, I go on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
今年の夏休みは、家族と一緒に北海道へ旅行に行く予定です。
For this year's summer vacation, I plan to go on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
先週、家族と一緒に北海道へ旅行に行きました。
Last week, I went on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
このジャガイモは北海道産です。
This potato is a product of Hokkaido.
北海道の旅行で、新鮮な海の幸を堪能した。
On my trip to Hokkaido, I enjoyed the fresh bounty of the sea.

Usage Notes

The northernmost of Japan's four main islands.

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