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3/9/2020, 1:42 AM Mike C
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11/23/2019, 6:18 AM m4yb3_daijirou
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Name Suō
Type Political Subdivision
Usage Japanese
Scripts 周防, 周芳 (kanji), すおう (hiragana), スオウ (katakana)
Pronounced Pron. [sɨ́ᵝ.ò̞ː]
Other Forms FormsSuo, Suou
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Shifted from earlier Suhau (Sufau) or Suha (Sufa) (first written as 周芳), belonging to an old province which corresponds to the eastern part of modern Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Individually, 周 and 防 mean "circumference" and "defence, protection."
Added 11/23/2019 by m4yb3_daijirou