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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 東

がし
ひむかし
んがし
Noun
Freq #1784
1

east

Examples
名古屋は京都のの方にある。
Nagoya is to the east of Kyoto.

Kanji in this Word

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
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