No. 4,824 in Dutch
fukushima
The Dutch word "Fukushima" refers to the Japanese city or the nuclear disaster that occurred there in 2011.
In a sentence
Fukushima is een stad in Japan die bekend werd door de kernramp.
Fukushima is a city in Japan that became known due to the nuclear disaster.
Here, 'Fukushima' is a proper noun referring to a specific city.
Sinds Fukushima is er meer bewustwording over nucleaire veiligheid.
Since Fukushima, there is more awareness about nuclear safety.
Here, 'Fukushima' is used metonymically to represent the nuclear disaster and its implications.
De naam Fukushima roept gemengde gevoelens op bij veel mensen.
The name Fukushima evokes mixed feelings in many people.
Here, 'Fukushima' symbolizes the memory and associations people have with the events related to the city.
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