North
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
きた
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:
You're going to the far north where it's very cold (north pole, perhaps?). One of the most important things you bring with you is a survival kit (きた).
えきの北には、びょういんがあります。
There is a hospital on the north side of the station.
北ちょうせんが又ミサイルをはっしゃした。
North Korea launched a missile again.
北アメリカのゆうれいはとてもこわい。
The ghosts in North America are so scary.