English–Japanese

“hokkaido” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihokkaidō

Example

夏に北海道へ行きます。natsu ni hok kai dō e i ki ma su

I am going to Hokkaido in summer.

Illustration for 北海道 (hokkaido)

How to say “hokkaido” in Japanese

“Hokkaido” in Japanese is 北海道 (hokkaidō).

Full entry for 北海道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 北海道

私は北海道で新鮮な魚を食べます。watashi wa hok kai dō de shin sen na sakana o ta be ma su

I eat fresh fish in Hokkaido.

Tips for using 北海道

  • In English, Hokkaido can refer to both Japan's northernmost island and the prefecture that covers it, so context identifies the place meant.

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