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北
Readings
きた
kita
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
north
Noun (futsuumeishi)
the North, northern territories
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 北朝鮮
Abbreviation
North Korea
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Archaism
north wind
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Kanjis
北 ON: ホク KUN: きた
north

Stroke: 5 Grade: 2 JLPT: N4 SKIP: 1-3-2 FC: 1111.1


Phrases
船はまっすぐ北に向かっている。
Parts: 船 (ふね) 真っ直ぐ (まっすぐ) 北 (きた) 向かう (むかう)
The ship is bearing due north.