Definition
关东 is a geographic term that can refer to two distinct regions depending on context. In Chinese history and geography, it means the area east of Shanhaiguan — what is now Northeast China (Manchuria). In a Japanese context, it refers to the Kantō region, the area around Tokyo. The intended meaning is usually clear from the surrounding text.
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(historical place name) the region east of Shanhaiguani.e.Northeast China (Manchuria)(geographic name) Kantō region of Japan (around Tokyo)
Examples
- 关东。Tā láizì Zhōngguó Guān dōng dìqū.He comes from the Guāndōng region of China.
- 关东。Rìběn Guān dōng dìqū bāokuò Dōngjīng hé Héngbīn.The Kantō region of Japan includes Tokyo and Yokohama.
- 关东。Lìshǐ shàng Guān dōng shì zhǐ Shānhǎiguān yǐ dōng de dìfang.Historically, Guāndōng refers to the area east of Shanhaiguan.
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