北海道

ほっかいどう · Hokkaidō

JLPT N3

Meaning

Hokkaido (Japan's northernmost island and its prefecture; known for its nature, snow, and agricultural/marine products).

Examples

• 北海道は日本の最北端に位置する大きな島です。 — Hokkaido is a large island located at the northernmost tip of Japan.
• 冬の北海道は雪景色がとても美しいです。 — Hokkaido in winter has very beautiful snowy scenery.
• 来年の夏に北海道へ旅行する予定です。 — I plan to travel to Hokkaido next summer.