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北西

Northwest


Meaning

Northwest

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

This word is so simple. North + West = Northwest.


Reading

ほくせい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 北西へむかう

    to head northwest

    北西へすすむ

    to proceed northwest

    北西へ行く

    to go northwest

  • 北西の角

    Northwest corner

    北西の山

    a northwestern mountain

    北西の空

    the northwestern sky

  • 北西に行く

    to go northwest

    北西に見える

    to be visible in the northwest

    北西にある

    to be located to the northwest

Context Sentences

北西に見える山が、ふじ山です。

The mountain you can see in the northwest is Mt. Fuji.

ポートランドの北西に、シーサイドという町があります。

There is a town called Seaside northwest of Portland.

北西の角にスーパーが一つあります。

There is a supermarket in the northwest corner.


Kanji Composition