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“north pole” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihokkyoku

Example

北極はとても寒いです。hok kyoku wa to te mo samu i de su

The North Pole is very cold.

Illustration for 北極 (north pole)

How to say “north pole” in Japanese

“North pole” in Japanese is 北極 (hokkyoku).

Full entry for 北極: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 北極

北極に近い地域では、夏でも雪が見られます。hok kyoku ni chika i chi iki de wa natsu de mo yuki ga mi ra re ma su

In areas near the North Pole, snow can be seen even in summer.

Tips for using 北極

  • The geographic North Pole differs from the magnetic north pole, whose position changes over time, so the two terms do not name the same place.

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