Tsugaru Strait

American  

[tsoo-gahr-oo strayt] / tsʊˈgɑr u ˈstreɪt /

noun

1. a strait between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido in northern Japan, connecting the Sea of Japan with the Pacific Ocean. 100 miles (160 km) long and 15–25 miles (24–40 km) wide.

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Tsugaru Strait British  

/ ˈtsuɡɑˌru /

noun

1. a channel between N Honshu and S Hokkaido islands, Japan. Width: about 30 km (20 miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Tsugaru Strait

First recorded in 1870–75; from Japanese: literally, “port, haven, ferry, ford”

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Example Sentences

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Tsugaru Strait

Andy said crossing the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, which left him requiring hospital treatment, was the toughest leg despite being the second shortest of the challenge.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023

The ministry also found several Chinese intelligence ships near the Tsugaru Strait in northern Japan, just days after they were seen in waters off southern Japan.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2022

The Chinese and Russian vessels were first spotted last Monday passing through the Tsugaru Strait between Japan’s main island of Honshu and the northern island of Hokkaido.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2021

“The group of ships passed through the Tsugaru Strait for the first time as part of the patrol,” Russia’s defence ministry said in the statement.

From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2021

The Bay of Hakodate, an inlet of Tsugaru Strait, is completely land-locked, easy of access and spacious, with deep water almost up to the shore, and good holding-ground.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

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