北ほっ方ぽう四よん島とう

noun

Northern Territories; south Kuril Islands; four northern islands

Refers to the four disputed islands (Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan, and the Habomai group) currently administered by Russia but claimed by Japan. Often used in political and historical contexts.

• 北ほっ方ぽう四よん島とうの返へん還かんを求もとめる集しゅう会かいが開ひらかれた。

  A rally was held demanding the return of the Northern Territories.

• 北ほっ方ぽう四よん島とうは、ロシアが実じっ効こう支し配はいしている。

  The Northern Territories are under Russia's effective control.