南北
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 南北
1
north and south; north to south
Examples
日本は南北に長い国です。
Japan is a very long country from north to south.
2
Abbreviation
South Korea and North Korea
Kanji in this Word
南
9 strokes
Frequency: 341
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
south
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナン
ナ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みなみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なみ
は
みな
みまみ
北
5 strokes
Frequency: 153
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
north
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きら
ほう
ほっ
ほつ
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