Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
独島. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
独島, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
独島 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
独島 you have here. The definition of the word
独島 will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
独島, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Japanese
Etymology 1
| Alternative spelling
|
| 獨島 (kyūjitai)
|
From Korean 독도(獨島) (dokdo).
The reading of 獨(独) is apparently contaminated by the standard Japanese reading of doku; standard Japanese transcription of word-initial Korean consonant ㄷ (d) is t-.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
独島 • (Dokuto)
- Dokdo, Liancourt Rocks (islands in the East Sea)
Usage notes
- Used in reference to Korean claims over the islands.
Synonyms
- (usual Japanese name) 竹島 (Takeshima)
Etymology 2
| Alternative spelling
|
| 獨島 (kyūjitai)
|
From Korean 독도(獨島) (dokdo).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
独島 • (Tokuto)
- Alternative form of 独島 (Dokuto)
Further reading