Japanese word

四国

Pronunciation

Romajishikoku

Meaning

  • nounShikoku

Example

私は四国へ行ったことがあります。watashi wa shi koku e i tta ko to ga a ri ma su

I have been to Shikoku.

Illustration for 四国 (Shikoku)

More examples

私は四国の名物を食べてみたいです。watashi wa shi koku no mei butsu o ta be te mi ta i de su

I would like to try Shikoku's local specialties.

Common phrases

  • 四国へ行くshi koku e i ku

    go to Shikoku

  • 四国の名物shi koku no mei butsu

    Shikoku's local specialties

Definition in Japanese

日本列島を構成する四大島の一つで、香川県、徳島県、愛媛県、高知県からなる地域。nihon ret tō o kō sei su ru yon ō shima no hito tsu de ka gawa ken toku shima ken ehime ken kō chi ken ka ra na ru chi iki

Word origin

四国 (Shikoku) combines 四 (shi, "four") and 国 (koku, "province"), referring to the four historical provinces that formed the island's traditional regions.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, Shikoku is especially associated with the Shikoku pilgrimage, a route linking 88 Buddhist temples across the island.

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