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Yalejaat fóng
Definition
Sapporo, a city in Japan and the capital of Hokkaido.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name often follows the Japanese reading rather than standard Cantonese character readings. It is frequently associated with the annual snow festival and local ramen culture. When discussing travel to this region, people often group it under the broader term 北海道.
Examples
The snowy scenery in Sapporo is really beautiful.
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Grammar guides
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