Triple

T21391517
Position Surface form Disambiguated ID Type / Status
Subject Akita International University E527661 entity
Predicate region P40 FINISHED
Object Tohoku NE NERFINISHED

Named-entity recognition

Before disambiguation, gpt-5-mini classified whether the object phrase is a named entity — the step behind the object's NE type shown above.

Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Tohoku | Statement: [Akita International University, region, Tohoku]

Disambiguation candidates (1 decision)

The exact options the model was shown at each disambiguation step, with the option it chose highlighted — the evidence behind this triple's disambiguated ids.

NED1 Entity disambiguation (via context triple) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tohoku
Context triple: [Akita International University, region, Tohoku]
  • A. Tohoku chosen
    Tohoku is the northeastern region of Japan’s main island, known for its rural landscapes, harsh winters, and rich traditional culture.
  • B. Keihin-Tōhoku
    Keihin-Tōhoku is a major commuter rail service in the Greater Tokyo area of Japan, operated by JR East and running north–south through Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa Prefectures.
  • C. Ōshū region
    The Ōshū region was a historical area in northern Honshū, Japan, encompassing much of what is now Tōhoku and serving as an important political and cultural center during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
  • D. Miyagi Prefecture
    Miyagi Prefecture is a coastal region in Japan’s Tōhoku area, known for its capital city Sendai, scenic Matsushima Bay, and a mix of urban centers and rich natural landscapes.
  • E. Hokuriku region
    The Hokuriku region is a coastal area in northwestern Honshu, Japan, known for its heavy snowfall, Sea of Japan shoreline, and historic castle and hot spring towns.
  • F. None of above.
  • G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Provenance (2 batches)

Stage Batch ID Job type Status
creating batch_69e0b51ff3748190935c0a513c62a12b elicitation completed
NER batch_69e8b113690c81909c0a378fddba5d3a ner completed
Created at: April 16, 2026, 5:13 p.m.