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朝鮮

chōsen
noun★Intermediate
historicalgeographical

A historical name for the Korean Peninsula, encompassing both North and South Korea.

朝鮮の歴史は古代から現在まで続きます。

The history of Korea spans from antiquity to the present.

💡

The term '朝鮮' is often used in historical and geographical contexts, especially in reference to pre-1945 Korea.

politicalhistorical

A term used in Japanese historical and political discourse to refer to Korea, sometimes with political connotations.

朝鮮半島の統一は長年の課題です。

The unification of the Korean Peninsula is a long-standing issue.

💡

In modern usage, the term can carry political implications depending on the context.

Collocations

朝鮮半島Korean Peninsula朝鮮戦争Korean War朝鮮王朝Joseon Dynasty

Synonyms

Related Phrases

朝鮮半島phrase
Korean Peninsula
朝鮮戦争phrase
Korean War
朝鮮王朝phrase
Joseon Dynasty

💡Pro Tip

Historical Context

The term '朝鮮' is often used in historical texts to refer to Korea before the division into North and South.

⚡Gold Rule

Political Sensitivity

Be mindful of the political connotations when using '朝鮮' in modern contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the name of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), which ruled Korea and named the country '朝鮮' (Chosŏn in Korean). The term is also used in Japanese to refer to Korea.

📝Usage Notes

The term '朝鮮' is generally neutral in historical contexts but can be sensitive in political discussions. In modern Japanese, '韓国' (South Korea) and '北朝鮮' (North Korea) are more commonly used.

Word Breakdown

朝
morning, dynasty
prefix
+
鮮
fresh, bright
root
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