Akita

noun

Aki·​ta ə-ˈkē-tə How to pronounce Akita (audio)
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: any of a breed of large muscular dogs of Japanese origin

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Hachi, Hachikō Monogatari/Hachi: A Dog’s Tale That one episode of Futurama borrowed its devastating power from the true story of an Akita who spent nine patient years waiting at a subway station for the return of its master who had already passed away. Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024 Some dog breeds of Japanese descent, like Akita and Shiba Inu, may have a higher risk for onion toxicity, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 The dog bears some similarity to Hachikō, a male Japanese Akita who became an international cultural symbol of loyalty. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

from Akita, Japan

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Akita was in 1928

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“Akita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Akita. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Akita

geographical name

Aki·​ta ä-ˈkē-tä How to pronounce Akita (audio)
ˈä-kē-ˌtä
city and port on the Sea of Japan in northern Honshu, Japan population 317,625

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