南極圏 Antarctic Circle

Meaning

Primary

Antarctic Circle

Alternative

Antarctica

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If 南極 is Antarctica, then the Antarctica Range is the area that makes up Antarctica. That's the Antarctic Circle.

Reading

なんきょくけん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

南極圏にはペンギン以外にも動物はいるんですか？

Are there any animals other than penguins in the Antarctic Circle?

Kanji Composition

1. 南

   なん South
2. 極

   きょく Extreme
3. 圏

   けん Range