東海 | Japanese meaning

東海【とうかい】

Frequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Tōkai region; region south of Tokyo on the Pacific Ocean side of Japan
East Sea (Korean name for Sea of Japan)sensitivesee also 日本海

Forms

東海【とうかい】Frequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.
とうかい

Generated definitions (experimental)

Tōkai region; region south of Tokyo on the Pacific Ocean side of Japan

This refers to a geographical area in Japan, known for its diverse culture, economy, and landscapes. It encompasses multiple prefectures including Aichi, Gifu, and Mie, and is recognized for its significant industrial output and rich culinary traditions.

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The Tōkai region has many tourist attractions.

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I like the cuisine of the Tōkai region.

East Sea (Korean name for Sea of Japan)

This meaning refers to the name used in South Korea for the body of water that lies between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The term is often used in political contexts and discussions regarding territorial waters.

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In South Korea, this sea is called the East Sea.

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The textbook includes the name East Sea.

Generated collocations (experimental)

Tōkai regionTōkai coastlineTōkai UniversityTōkai branchspecialties of the Tōkai regionTōkai hot springsTōkai tourismTōkai CityTōkai transportationTōkai post office

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

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I don't have an account at that branch of Tokai Bank.

Tatoeba

The Sea of Japan naming dispute revolves around efforts to remove 'Sea of Japan' from the world's maps and replace it with 'East Sea'.