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Japan and Koreas
vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tsunami | Huge waves created by undersea tectonic activity, such as earthquakes. |
| Oyashio Current | A cool ocean current east of Japan. |
| Japan Current | A warm ocean current east of Japan. |
| Korean Peninsula | The peninsula that contains North and South Korea. |
| Sea of Japan | Body of water separating Japan from the mainland of Asia. |
| Tokyo | Capital city of Japan. Home to approximately 13.51 million people! |
| Mt. Fuji | Japan’s highest mountain peak, Mt. Fuji is an inactive volcano. |
| Honshu | Largest island and home to the capital Tokyo. |
| Hokkaido | Large island to the north of Honshu. |
| Shikoku | Smaller island south of Honshu between the harbors of Osaka and Hiroshima. |
| Kyushu | Largest island to the south. |
| Shintoism | The earliest known religion of Japan. |
| shamans | Shinto priest or priestess. |
| samurai | Warriors who served Japanese warlords. |
| shogun | "Great general”, the highest Japanese warrior rank. |
| Diet | Name for Japanese legislature |
| demilitarized zone | A buffer zone that serves as a barrier separating two countries, such as North and South Korea. “No man’s zone.” DMZ |
| North Korea | Country located on the northern part of the Korean peninsula in East Asia. It is a communist country. |
| South Korea | Country located on the southern most part of the Korean peninsula. It is a republic |
| entrepreneurs | People who use their money and talents to start a business. (Think people on the Shark Tank) |
| chaebol | Huge industrial groups of South Korean companies, banks, and other businesses. |
| kimchi | Chinese cabbage that has been spiced and pickled; Korea’s national dish. |
| famine | A great shortage of food in a country or region. |
| Seoul | Capital of South Korea. |
| Pusan | Second largest city in South Korea. |
| P'yongyang | Capital of North Korea. |