Word details

方位磁石

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 方位磁石.

Dictionary

Entry

方位磁石ほういじしゃくNounFreq #64908
1

compass

Examples
チャールズウォルコットはハトの方位磁石を探した。
Charles Walcot investigated the magnetic compass bearing sense in pigeons.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

direction, person, alternative

4 strokesFrequency 46JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ホウ

Kun

かた-かた-がた

Nanori

からなたふさまさみち

rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some

7 strokesFrequency 276JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

くらいぐらい

Nanori

ぞき

magnet, porcelain

14 strokesFrequency 1,686JLPT N1Grade 6

On

stone

5 strokesFrequency 342JLPT N2Grade 1

On

セキシャクコク

Kun

いし

Nanori

いさいすいわせっく

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