Honshu

[ hon-shoo; Japanese hawn-shoo ]

noun

1. an island in central Japan: chief island of the country. 88,851 sq. mi. (230,124 sq. km).

Honshu

/ ˈhɒnʃuː /

noun

1. the largest of the four main islands of Japan, between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan; regarded as the Japanese mainland; includes a number of offshore islands and contains most of the main cities. Pop: 102 324 961 (2000). Area: 230 448 sq km (88 976 sq miles) Also calledHondo

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, a Japanese macaque named Honshu escaped from a zoo in Scotland.

From BBC

Before that, northern parts of Japan saw record rainfall when Tropical Storm Maria hit Honshu island.

From BBC

The Japanese macaque - called Honshu - escaped from Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore, prompting a widespread search operation.

From BBC

The monkey’s real name, he added, was Honshu.

From New York Times

The hardest hit spots were on the Noto Peninsula, the center of the quake, connected by a narrow land strip to the rest of the main island of Honshu, making alternative routes scarce.

From Seattle Times