Tsushima Strait

American  

[tsoo-shee-mah streyt] / ˈtsu ʃiˌmɑ ˈstreɪt /

noun

1. a channel of the Korea Strait, between the Japanese islands of Tsushima and Kyushu: site of a decisive Japanese naval victory over the Russian fleet in 1905. About 60 miles (97 km) long; 40 miles (64 km) wide.

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Etymology

Origin of Tsushima Strait

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

Two Chinese guided-missile destroyers also were spotted in the Sea of Japan after passing the Tsushima Strait off Kyushu.

From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2022

It said it also spotted a Dongdiao-class intelligence ship on Sunday operating near the Tsushima Strait which later sailed into the Sea of Japan.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

"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