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VocabJLPT N1

north-east

NounPlace

Definitions

1. north-east
2. Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu)
3. Touhoku

This noun refers to the northeastern region of Japan's main island, Honshu, which includes prefectures such as Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori. It is a culturally and geographically important region, well known for its nature, food, and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I was surprised to see the first snowfall in Tohoku on the morning news!

Sentence 2

He said, "The hot springs in Tohoku leave your skin so smooth."

Sentence 3

Honestly, I totally underestimated how cold Tohoku gets!

Sentence 4

A photo came in with the message, "The seafood in Tohoku was incredible."

Sentence 5

In the evening, I cut into some apples that had arrived from Tohoku.