北 — North
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North (北) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 北 (North)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 北 (North)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 北 ("North", read as ほく) is: Whole crew (ほく) of Akitas (きた) went up north skiing... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 北 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 北 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 北 means "North". Its primary reading is ほく (On'yomi: ほく; Kun'yomi: きた). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 北?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 北 include: 北 (きた - north).
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