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==Etymology and design concept== | ==Etymology and design concept== | ||
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|200px|The map of Japan showing the Sinnoh (Hisui) region as the island of {{wp|Hokkaido}}]] | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
Hisui may be derived from 翡翠 ''hisui'' ({{wp|jade}}) or 秘邃 ''hisui'' (hidden and profound), the latter of which matches [[Sinnoh]]'s name origin. | Hisui may be derived from 翡翠 ''hisui'' ({{wp|jade}}) or 秘邃 ''hisui'' (hidden and profound), the latter of which matches [[Sinnoh]]'s name origin. | ||
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===Design concept=== | ===Design concept=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Sinnoh}} | {{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Sinnoh}} | ||
Hisui may be | Hisui may be based on the Japanese island of {{wp|Hokkaido}} while it was still known as Ezo, referring to its inhabitants prior to the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. In 1869, the northern frontier was renamed to its current administrative title, which translates to ''northern sea circuit''. | ||
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