Tsushima Strait
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Tsushima Strait
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Linguists theorize that ultimately three early waves of foragers and hunters made their way overland or across the Tsushima Strait that separates the four main isles from the Asian mainland.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
The Chinese warships had crossed Tsushima Strait in southwestern Japan on Aug. 29, the ministry said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022
Isozaki said officials also confirmed that the Russian warships sailed through the Tsushima Strait off the main island’s northwestern coast after separating from the Chinese vessels.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2021
"Vulture" drone as it flies at 70,000 feet over the Tsushima Strait between Korea and Japan.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2010
The new lifestyle appeared first on the north coast of Japan’s southwesternmost island of Kyushu, immediately across Tsushima Strait from South Korea.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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