Meaning

Primary

Southeast

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The South East is the Southeast.

Reading

なんとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 南東の角

    the southeast corner

    南東の方向

    southeast direction

    南東の空

    southeast sky

Context Sentences

車は、南東の方に行った。

The car went in a southeast direction.

会社のビルは南東を向いています。

The office building is facing southeast.

南東は、よく日が当たります。

The southeast gets good sun light.

Kanji Composition