南
Kanji · N5
南 / south
Kanji for south.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ナン、ナ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みなみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
南 carries the meaning south.
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Common compounds with 南
南極圏なんきょくけんAntarctic Circle / the Antarctic
南米なんべいSouth America
南口みなみぐちsouth entrance / south exit
南緯なんいsouthern latitude
南蛮なんばんsouthern barbarians
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