Meaning

Primary

No Sense Of Direction

Alternative

Bad Sense Of Direction

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is a combination of the words 方向 and 音痴. When your sense of direction is tone-deaf, it means you have no sense of direction. You get lost no matter how hard you try.

Reading

ほうこうおんち
  • 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

私は方向音痴で、すぐ道に迷います。

I have no sense of direction so I get lost immediately.

Kanji Composition