Meaning

Primary

Eastward

Alternatives

Eastern Direction, The East

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The East direction is Eastward or the East.

This word has an old-fashioned feel to it.

Reading

とうほう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 東方の地

    land of the East

    東方の人

    people of the East

    東方の国

    eastern country, country located to the east

Context Sentences

この男は、東方の国から来たらしい。

Apparently this man is from a country in the East.

その宝は、東方の地のどこかにあるそうだ。

The treasure is said to be somewhere in the lands to the east.

あの牛は、東方の地の生まれだそうです。

I heard that cow was born in the eastern land.

Kanji Composition