north
On'yomi (音読み)
- ホク
- ボク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- きた
About this kanji
The kanji 北 means "north" and is used to indicate direction or location. It often appears as a noun but can be part of compound words that add more context. For example, 北風 (きたかぜ) means "north wind," referring to chilly winds coming from the north. Another compound, 北部 (ほくぶ), translates to "northern part," which might refer to regions in a country or city. Lastly, 北海 (ほっかい) stands for "North Sea," a well-known body of water in Europe. When using this kanji, remember that it can help describe geography and climates, particularly in discussions about weather.
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Example sentences
北へ行くつもりです。
I plan to go north.
Meanings across languages
- English
- north
- Tiếng Việt
- bắc
- 日本語
- 北
- 한국어
- 북쪽
- 中文
- 北
- id
- utara
- th
- ทิศเหนือ
- es
- norte
- fr
- nord
- de
- Norden
- pt
- norte
Common compounds
- 北風きたかぜnorth wind
- 北部ほくぶnorthern part
- 北海ほっかいNorth Sea
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