Island whose name means, literally, "main land" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 13, 2011 · 46-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 13, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 13, 2011 · 46-Across · 6 letters
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the central and largest of the four main islands of Japan; between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean; regarded as the Japanese mainland
noun
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