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韓国半島

kankoku hantō
noun★Intermediate— Korean Peninsula
formal

The peninsula in East Asia that comprises North Korea and South Korea.

韓国半島は歴史的にも戦略的にも重要な位置にあります。

The Korean Peninsula holds both historical and strategic importance.

💡

The term refers to the landmass extending from the Asian mainland into the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.

Collocations

韓国半島の情勢situation on the Korean Peninsula韓国半島の分断division of the Korean Peninsula

Synonyms

朝鮮半島

Related Phrases

朝鮮半島phrase
Korean Peninsula (historical term)

💡Pro Tip

Geopolitical Context

The term is often used in discussions about North-South relations and regional security.

⚡Gold Rule

Terminology Preference

In contemporary Japanese, '韓国半島' is preferred over '朝鮮半島' when referring to the modern political entities.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '韓国' (Korea) and '半島' (peninsula), referring to the geographical region.

📝Usage Notes

While '朝鮮半島' is also used, '韓国半島' is more commonly used in modern Japanese to refer to the peninsula as a whole.

Word Breakdown

韓国
Korea
root
+
半島
peninsula
root
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