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[[File:Hisui.png|thumb|250px|In-game map of the Hisui region]] | [[File:Hisui.png|thumb|250px|In-game map of the Hisui region]] | ||
'''Hisui''' (Japanese: ''' | The '''Hisui''' region (Japanese: '''ヒスイ{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Hisui {{tt|region|chihō}}'') refers to [[Sinnoh]] as it was known during discovery and settlement, in a historical period set prior to [[Generation IV]]. It is the setting of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. | ||
==Etymology and design concept== | ==Etymology and design concept== |
Revision as of 12:38, 11 September 2021
- If you were looking for the character from The Power of Us known as Hisui in Japanese, see Harriet.
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The Hisui region (Japanese: ヒスイ地方 Hisui region) refers to Sinnoh as it was known during discovery and settlement, in a historical period set prior to Generation IV. It is the setting of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Etymology and design concept
Etymology
Hisui may be derived from 翡翠 hisui (jade) or 祕邃 hisui (arcane), the latter of which is synonymous to Sinnoh's name origin.
Design concept
- Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Sinnoh
Being situated in the exact same geographical area as Sinnoh, Hisui is based on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.
Geography
Notable locations
Settlements
Landmarks
Trivia
- The adjectival form of Hisui is "Hisuian", as seen in the term Hisuian.
In other languages
Language | Name | Origin |
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French, German, Italian, Spanish |
Hisui | From its Japanese and English name |
Korean | 히스이 Hiseui | Transcription of its Japanese name |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 洗翠 Xǐ'cuì | Transcription of its Japanese name. Contains 翠 cuì (jade). |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 洗翠 Sáicheui | Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name. Contains 翠 cheui (jade). |
Russian | Гисуи Gisui | Transcription of its English name |
See also
Regions in the Pokémon world | ||
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