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にし【北】 : nishi | define meaning
nishi
Pronunciation: [niɕi]
Definition
Noun
- North; northern; northwards
Etymology
Cognate to the standard Japanese term にし【西】 nishi "west".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 北 |
| Kana | にし |
| Romanization | nishi |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [niɕi] |
意味：きた【北】
北
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 24). にし【北】 : nishi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 5, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1388/nishi/.