東方
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 東方
1
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
eastern direction
Examples
日本は中国の東方にある。
Japan is to the east of China.
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the Orient
3
ひがしかた／ひがしがた only; Martial arts
eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
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
方
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
direction
person
alternative
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
から
な
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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