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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 14th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published July 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST

Molokaʻi is often called the “friendly island.” And although it's well known in song and chant, it is not known for sure what the name means.

Molokaʻi is often called the “friendly island.” And although it's well known in song and chant, it is not known for sure what the name means.

Hawaiian Word of the Day

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: September 15th

Leilani Poliʻahu

We used to see so many signs that read “kapu” that people joked about Kapu being a Hawaiian who owned all that land. Actually, kapu, means taboo, prohibition, or even sacredness, or forbidden. And yes, on those signs it has come to mean “keep out.”