JLPT N3 Intermediate
東北
The northeast direction, usually referring to the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
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東北地方 Tōhoku-chihō, a more formal way to say "the Tōhoku region"
1 Proper Noun
The Tōhoku Region of Japan
Designates the northeastern geographical area of Japan’s main island, comprising six distinct prefectures.
Example
今年 の 夏休み は 東北 を 旅行する 予定 です 。
I plan to travel around the Tōhoku region this summer vacation.
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2 Noun
Northeast" (as a direction)
The intercardinal compass direction situated precisely between north and east.
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