Aso

American  

[ah-soh] / ˈɑ soʊ /

noun

1. Mount Aso, a volcanic mountain in southwestern Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5,223 feet (1,593 meters); crater 12 miles (19 kilometers) across.

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Aso British  

/ ˈɑːsəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: Asosan.  a group of five volcanic cones in Japan on central Kyushu, one of which, Naka-dake, has the largest crater in the world, between 16 km (10 miles) and 24 km (15 miles) in diameter. Highest cone: 1592 m (5223 ft)

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Example Sentences

While the first two seasons were based on the manga series, creator Haro Aso had ended its original run at Arisu’s return to the living world in 2016.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

During a recent speech in Taipei former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso called on the international community to "wake up" to the threat from China.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2023

Kishida also kept his main intraparty rival Toshimitsu Motegi at the No. 2 post in the party and retained faction heavyweights like Aso in other key party posts.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

The following day, a Japanese lawmaker doubled down, insisting Mr. Aso, vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was accurately reflecting the government’s official stance.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The bride’s father was an air vice marshal, it was rumored that the Head of State might attend, and Aunty Uju joked about asking him to make her medical officer at Aso Rock.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie