Meaning

Primary

Northwest

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

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

Reading

ほくせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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

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