北
Kanji · N5
北 / north
Kanji for north.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きた | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
北 carries the meaning north.
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Common compounds with 北
北海道ほっかいどうHokkaido
東北とうほくnorth-east
北緯ほくいnorth latitude
北西ほくせいnorthwest
北きたnorth
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