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kiˈu ʃu, ˈkyu-kyushu

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Kyushunoun

    the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields

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  1. Kyushunoun

    The third largest of Japan's islands

  2. Etymology: From 九州.

Wikipedia

  1. Kyushu

    Kyushu (九州, Kyūshū, pronounced [kʲɯꜜːɕɯː] (listen), lit. "Nine Provinces") is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands (i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as Kyūkoku (九国, "Nine Countries"), Chinzei (鎮西, "West of the Pacified Area") and Tsukushi-no-shima (筑紫島, "Island of Tsukushi"). The historical regional name Saikaidō (西海道, lit. West Sea Circuit) referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands. Kyushu has a land area of 36,782 square kilometres (14,202 sq mi) and a population of 14,311,224 in 2018.In the 8th-century Taihō Code reforms, Dazaifu was established as a special administrative term for the region.

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    Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and the most southwesterly of its four main islands. It is known for its active volcanoes, beaches and natural hot springs. The island's largest city, Fukuoka, is a major cultural and economic hub.

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  1. Kyushu

    Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include Kyūkoku, Chinzei, and Tsukushi-no-shima. The historical regional name Saikaidō referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands. In the 8th century Taihō Code reforms, Dazaifu was established as a special administrative term for the region. As of 2006, Kyushu has a population of 13,231,995 and covers 35,640 square kilometres.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Kyushu in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Kyushu in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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