No. 298 in Japanese
北
"North"
In a sentence
北風が強く吹いている。
The north wind is blowing strongly.
Here, "北" (kita) is used within the compound "北風" (kitakaze), meaning "north wind." It specifies the direction related to wind.
彼は北に向かって歩き始めた。
He started walking towards the north.
In this sentence, "北" is used as a standalone noun meaning "north," indicating a direction.
北海道は日本の北に位置している。
Hokkaido is located in the north of Japan.
Here, "北" is used to describe a relative location, indicating the northern area of Japan.
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