dak1 dou2 jyun6德島縣德岛县
Jyutpingdak1 dou2 jyun6
Yaledāk dóu yuhn
Definition
Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
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How it's used
Geographic names of Japanese prefectures are typically used with their full names in Cantonese, including the suffix 縣. It is common to treat these as proper nouns that do not require a specific classifier when discussing travel destinations.
Examples
When are you going to travel to Tokushima Prefecture?
The scenery in Tokushima Prefecture is really beautiful.
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