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領土
領土 (ryōdo) means the land a state holds sovereignty over. It is central to Japan's disputes over the 北方領土 and the 尖閣諸島, and pairs with 問題 to mean a territorial dispute.
Examples in context
北方領土の返還を求めている。
Japan seeks the return of the Northern Territories.
その島は日本の領土です。
That island is Japanese territory.
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