Meaning

Primary

North

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

きた
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it uses the kun'yomi reading. You already learned that reading with the kanji, so you should be good to go here!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 北へいく

    to go to the north

    北へすすむ

    to proceed north

    北へむかう

    to head north

Context Sentences

北はこっちですよ。

North is this way.

カナダは北アメリカです。

Canada is in North America.

パトカーが十台、北の方にいったよ。

Ten police cars headed north.

Kanji Composition