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“south pole” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinankyoku

Example

南極は地球のいちばん南にあります。nan kyoku wa chi kyū no i chi ba n minami ni a ri ma su

The South Pole is at the southernmost point of the Earth.

Illustration for 南極 (south pole)

How to say “south pole” in Japanese

“South pole” in Japanese is 南極 (nankyoku).

The term points to Earth's farthest south, including the geographic South Pole and the Antarctic continent and region.

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

Example sentences with 南極

南極では、夏でも気温が低いです。nan kyoku de wa natsu de mo ki on ga hiku i de su

At the South Pole, temperatures are low even in summer.

Tips for using 南極

  • Japanese news often uses 南極 (nankyoku) in reports on expeditions, research stations, and polar science.

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