東北
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 東北
1
north-east
2
とうほく only
Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
Examples
台風は東北地方を横断するかもしれない。
The typhoon may cross the Tohoku district.
Kanji in this Word
東
8 strokes
Frequency: 37
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
east
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひがし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
あがり
あずま
あづま
こち
さき
しの
とお
はる
ひが
もと
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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