Translation and Meaning of: 北極 - hokyoku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 北極 (hokyoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hokyoku
Kana: ほっきょく
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: North Pole
Meaning in English: North Pole
Definition: Region located at the poles of the Earth, characterized by an extremely cold climate.
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Explanation and Etymology - (北極) hokyoku
北極 is a Japanese word that means "North Pole". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 北 (kita) which means "north" and 極 (kyoku) which means "pole" or "extremity". The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the word 北極 was first used to refer to the northernmost point on Earth. Since then, the word has been used to refer to the North Pole in various areas, including geography, astronomy, and science in general.How to Write in Japanese - (北極) hokyoku
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Synonyms and Similar - (北極) hokyoku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
北極圏; 北極地帯; 北極点; 極北; 極地
Words containing: 北極
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Words with the same pronunciation: ほっきょく hokyoku
Example Sentences - (北極) hokyoku
Below are some example sentences:
北極は氷の世界です。
Hokkyoku wa kōri no sekai desu
The Arctic is a world of ice.
The Arctic is the world of ice.
- 北極 - Proper name referring to Polo Norte.
- は - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 氷 - "Noun meaning 'ice'."
- の - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between nouns.
- 世界 - Noun that means "world".
- です - Verbo ser/estar na forma educada e formal do japonês. Verb to be in polite and formal form in Japanese.
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "North Pole" é "(北極) hokyoku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
