三十八度線
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Meanings
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38th parallel; 38th parallel north (Korean DMZ)
Specifically refers to the line of latitude that divides North and South Korea, established after WWII.
The Korean War was fiercely fought across the 38th parallel.
The armistice line roughly follows the 38th parallel.
Usage patterns
- 38度線を越えるto cross the 38th parallel
The unit crossed the 38th parallel and advanced north.
- 38度線で分断されるto be divided at the 38th parallel
The Korean Peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel.