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  1. Kailua / kaɪˈluːə / ( Hawaiian pronunciation: [kɐjˈluwə]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the Koʻolaupoko District of the island of Oʻahu on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. It is in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named Ko'olaupoko. It is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of ...

    • 10.59 sq mi (27.44 km²)
    • Honolulu
    • United States
    • Hawaii
    • The Deeper Meaning of Aloha (ah-LO-ha) Although this is probably the most common word you’ll hear and see in Hawaii, many people don’t know the deeper meaning behind this greeting.
    • What Does Pono (PO-no) Mean? Pono is a Hawaiian word that is often translated as “righteousness.” However, like aloha, its meaning extends far beyond this simple definition.
    • What Are Slippers (SLIP-ers or SLIP-ahz) in Hawaii? If you go to a neighbor’s house and see a sign to leave your slippers outside, don’t be confused!
    • What Does Kokua (ko-KOO-ah) Mean? Kokua is another Hawaiian word that has a very simple surface meaning—to help. You may see it featured on the tray tables of a Hawaiian Airlines plane, asking you to make sure they’re folded up for everyone’s safety when taking off and landing.
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  3. HAWAIIAN FOOD. DESCRIPTION. haupia. A dessert similar to jello made with coconut milk. kalo. Taro, a kind of aroid cultivated for food. kālua pig. Pork cooked in an imu (underground oven) laulau.

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  4. Nov 10, 2023 · Laniākea is the name of a cave and pool near Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona, and it means “wide sky.”. But on O‘ahu, the area known as Laniākea was named for a nearby residence. The site ...

  5. Jun 29, 2020 · Hereʻs the thing though. If I were a fluent speaker of the Hawaiian language though, none of this would be confusing. The word “kona” used in this context means “leeward” or on the side sheltered from the wind. This is an important distinction for you to know if you are considering buying or moving to Hawaiʻi.

  6. Mar 23, 2016 · The opposite of makai. Hawaiian geography is pretty simple. You either live toward the mountains or toward the sea. Used in directions often. nalu (naw lou) W ave. He’e nalu means to ride waves. Hui nalu was the club formed by Duke Kahanamoku in 1908. Hawaiians have many words to describe different kinds of waves. Nalu pū kī means high waves.

  7. Hawaiian Dictionary. Māmaka Kaiao. Andrews Dictionary. Parker Dictionary. Place Names of Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi Place Names. Combined Hawaiian Dictionary. Hawaiian Legal Land-Terms.

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