East Sea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of East Sea
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The JCS said earlier the missile was launched towards the East Sea, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Cold air from the Arctic infiltrates the East Sea, causing the surface water, laden with carbon dioxide, to become denser.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2024
They re-entered the zone hours later from the Sea of Japan, known in Korea as the East Sea, joined by the Russian warplanes, including TU-95 bombers and SU-35 fighter jets, the JCS said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 30, 2022
Storm surge warnings also remained in effect for several Japanese prefectures along the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, including Ishikawa and Hyogo.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022
Besides, there was a strong easterly wind that lashed against the land, obstructing the stream when it tried to carry the fresh water into the East Sea.
From The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Velma Swanston Howard
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