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

The “Alice in Borderland” manga by Haro Aso, on which the TV series is based, emphasizes that Arisu’s particular skillset is psychological – in contrast to say, Usagi’s physical prowess as a mountain climber.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

The presumptive GOP nominee will be meeting with former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso after court Tuesday at Trump Tower.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

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

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