This is the 7658th most frequent Japanese word.
北方
"北方" means "northern region" or "northern area."
Here, 北方 refers to a geographical direction, specifically 'northern.' The sentence describes a location relative to other places.
彼は北方の町で育ちました。
He grew up in a northern town.
In this sentence, 北方 indicates a region in the north, emphasizing its environmental or geographical characteristics.
北方に位置する地域は冬が厳しいです。
The region located in the north has harsh winters.
Here, 北方 represents a group of nations situated in northern areas, commonly used in diplomatic or geopolitical contexts.