North
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
きた
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: You're going to the far north where it's very cold (north pole, perhaps?). One of the most important things you bring with you is a survival kit (きた).
北はこっちですよ。
North is this way.
カナダは北アメリカです。
Canada is in North America.
パトカーが十台、北の方にいったよ。
Ten police cars headed north.