Meaning

Primary

Northwest

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

This word is so simple. North + west = northwest.

Reading

ほくせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You've seen these readings in words like 東北 and 西洋, so if you can remember this is on'yomi, you'll be good to go here.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 北西へむかう

    to head northwest

    北西へすすむ

    to proceed northwest

    北西へ行く

    to go northwest

Context Sentences

北西に見える山が、ふじ山です。

The mountain you can see in the northwest is Mt. Fuji.

ポートランドの北西に、シーサイドという町があります。

There is a town called Seaside northwest of Portland.

北西の角にスーパーが一つあります。

There is a supermarket in the northwest corner.

Kanji Composition