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VocabJLPT N1

mainland

Noun

Definitions

1. mainland
2. the country proper
3. native country
4. pure land

This noun means "mainland" or "the main territory" of a country. It is used to distinguish the principal landmass of a nation from its islands or overseas territories, such as referring to the Japanese mainland as opposed to Okinawa or Hokkaido in certain contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, do people on the mainland seriously all walk that fast?!

Sentence 2

She said she was going to visit her grandfather on the mainland.

Sentence 3

When she says "mainland culture is so diverse," I totally get it.

Sentence 4

I heard the earthquake yesterday caused significant damage on the mainland.

Sentence 5

I finally got to open the package that arrived from the mainland yesterday.