Meaning

Primary

Southern Latitude

Alternative

South Latitude

Word Type

noun

Explanation

South latitude is south latitude or southern latitude.

Reading

なんい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

理論上は、南緯45度が南極点から赤道までの距離の中間地点であるとされる。

Theoretically, 45 degrees south is considered to be middle point between the South Pole and the equator.

Kanji Composition