北

The cardinal direction north, a northern area, or a shorthand for North Korea.

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1 Noun

North" / "Northern Part

Identifies the cardinal direction pointing toward the North Pole or a region situated in that direction.

Example

コンパスは北を指しています。

The compass is pointing north.

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2 Noun (Abbreviation)

North Korea

Serves as a journalistic or colloquial abbreviation for the nation of North Korea.

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北

きた, ほく

The cardinal direction north, a northern area, or a shorthand for North Korea.

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