Japanese word

朝鮮半島

Pronunciation

Romajichōsenhantō

Meaning

  • nounKorean Peninsula

Example

朝鮮半島は海に囲まれています。chō sen han tō wa umi ni kako ma re te i ma su

The Korean Peninsula is surrounded by the sea.

Illustration for 朝鮮半島 (Korean Peninsula)

More examples

朝鮮半島には四季があり、地域によって気候が異なります。chō sen han tō ni wa shi ki ga a ri chi iki ni yo tte ki kō ga koto na ri ma su

The Korean Peninsula has four seasons, and the climate varies by region.

Common phrases

  • 朝鮮半島情勢chō sen han tō jō sei

    the situation on the Korean Peninsula

  • 朝鮮半島問題chō sen han tō mon dai

    the Korean Peninsula issue

  • 朝鮮半島の統一chō sen han tō no tō itsu

    the reunification of the Korean Peninsula

Definition in Japanese

東アジアの大陸部から南へ伸びる半島で、朝鮮民主主義人民共和国と大韓民国が位置する地域。higashi a ji a no tai riku bu ka ra minami e no bi ru han tō de chō sen min shu shu gi jin min kyō wa koku to dai kan min koku ga i chi su ru chi iki

Word origin

This Japanese compound combines 朝鮮 (Chōsen, "Korea") with 半島 (hantō, "peninsula").

Usage tips

  • In English news and diplomacy, "the Korean Peninsula" commonly refers to the region as a whole rather than to either country alone.

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