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Hawaiian Word of the Day: June 6th

 Nānākuli is that beautiful place on leeward Oʻahu and it means “look” (Nānā) “at knee” (kuli).

Another popular Hawaiian place name that is often mispronounced is Nānākuli. It has stresses on both the first and second syllables. It is that beautiful place on leeward Oʻahu and it means “look” (Nānā) “at knee” (kuli).

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