日本海

Rìběnhǎi

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Meanings

1 Sea of Japan

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Examples

日本海位于亚洲大陆东部。

Rìběnhǎi wèiyú Yàzhōu dàlù dōngbù.

The Sea of Japan lies off the eastern part of the Asian continent.

韩国称日本海为东海。

Hánguó chēng Rìběnhǎi wèi Dōnghǎi.

South Korea calls the Sea of Japan the 'East Sea'.

Tips

culture

The naming dispute is real: South Korea pushes for '东海' (Dōnghǎi, East Sea) or 'East Sea / Sea of Japan' dual labeling on world maps. Chinese-language sources still use 日本海.

Stroke Order

日 rì

本 běn

海 hǎi