Etymology

Northern Territories

Today it means: A group of islands administered by Russia, claimed by Japan. Full definition →

Japanese 北方領土
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  1. Japanese · calque of北方領土
  2. English todayNorthern Territories

Calque of Japanese 北方領土.

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