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Hachiko
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Akita | A breed of dog from Japan; part of the story’s setting |
| devoted | Very loving, loyal, committed. Describing Hachiko’s loyalty. |
| kimono | A traditional Japanese robe. |
| platform | The place in a train station where passengers wait for the train. |
| university | A higher education institution; related to Professor Ueno’s work. |
| station | A place on a train line where trains stop; very important in the story. |
| loyal / loyalty | Faithful, devoted; the quality of being loyal. Central theme. |