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[とう(東)·ほく(北)]
touhoku
noun

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[ひがし(東)·きた(北)]
higashikita
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English Meaning(s) for 東北

noun
  1. north-east
  2. Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
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Definition and Synonyms for 東北

Northeast to, toward, or in the northeast
Synonyms: 東北
Nor'-East the compass point midway between north and east
Synonyms: 丑寅, 北東, 東北, 艮
Nor'-East at 45 degrees
Synonyms: 丑寅, 北東, 東北, 艮

Meanings for each kanji in 東北

» east
» north

Categories 東北 is a member of

Point any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
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Sample Sentences for 東北

She felt like going to Tohoku again.
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The Tohoku district was badly hit by the cold weather.
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He traveled through the Tohoku district this summer.
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He traveled through the Tohoku district this summer.
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Traffic was also disrupted including the suspension of the Akita, Tohoku bullet train.
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