本土(ほんど)

ほんど
noun
mainland
1. mainland
The main body of a country's territory, as opposed to islands or overseas territories.
本土(ほんど)に戻(もど)る。
To return to the mainland.
沖縄(おきなわ)から本土(ほんど)へ飛(と)ぶ。
To fly from Okinawa to the mainland.
本土(ほんど)と離島(りとう)では気候(きこう)が違(ちが)う。
The climate differs between the mainland and remote islands.

本土(ほんど) refers to the mainland.

JAPAN CONTEXT:
In Japan, 本土(ほんど) usually refers to the four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku) as opposed to Okinawa or remote islands.

CONTRAST:

  • 本土(ほんど): mainland
  • 離島(りとう): remote island
  • 本州(ほんしゅう): Honshu (main island)
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Added 2026.1.16 16:45 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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