Translation and Meaning of: 半島 - hantou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 半島 (hantou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hantou
Kana: はんとう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Peninsula
Meaning in English: peninsula
Definition: A relief that occupies a portion of land surrounded by water on three sides.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (半島) hantou
"Hantou" is a Japanese word that means "peninsula". The first part of the word, "半" (han), means "half" or "middle". The second part, "島" (tou), means "island". Together, the two parts form the word "半島" (hantou), which refers to a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. The word is composed of two kanji, which are Chinese characters used in Japanese writing. The first kanji, "半", is composed of two elements: "十" (ten) and "分" (part). Together, they mean "half". The second kanji, "島", is composed of two elements: "山" (mountain) and "土" (soil). Together, they mean "island". The word "半島" is often used to refer to the Korean Peninsula, which is a peninsula located in East Asia.How to Write in Japanese - (半島) hantou
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Synonyms and Similar - (半島) hantou
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:
半島; はんとう; Hantō
Words containing: 半島
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Words with the same pronunciation: はんとう hantou
Example Sentences - (半島) hantou
Below are some example sentences:
韓国は半島の南部に位置しています。
Kankoku wa hantō no nanbu ni ichi shite imasu
South Korea is located in the southern part of the Peninsula.
- 韓国 - Corresponds to the name of the country, written in Japanese (Kanji).
- は - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 半島 - Means "peninsula", also written in Kanji.
- の - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things.
- 南部 - Means "southern part", also written in Kanji.
- に - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the location of something.
- 位置しています - Verb that means "to be located", conjugated in the present tense and written in hiragana.
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Peninsula" é "(半島) hantou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
