Japanese word

北部

Pronunciation

Romajihokubu

Meaning

  • nounthe north

Example

町の北部には大きな公園があります。machi no hoku bu ni wa ō ki na kō en ga a ri ma su

There is a large park in the north of the town.

Illustration for 北部 (the north)

More examples

この国の北部は、夏でも涼しいです。ko no kuni no hoku bu wa natsu de mo suzu shi i de su

The northern part of this country is cool even in summer.

Core concept

It treats the northward portion of a wider place as a distinct area within it.

Common phrases

  • 北部の海岸hoku bu no kai gan

    northern coast

  • 北部を訪れるhoku bu o otozu re ru

    visit the north

  • 北部に住むhoku bu ni su mu

    live in the north

Similar words

北側kitagawa: The part of a place situated on its north side.

Definition in Japanese

広い地域のうち、北の方にある一帯。hiro i chi iki no u chi kita no hō ni a ru it tai

Word origin

北部 (hokubu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 北 (hoku, "north") and 部 (bu, "part or section").

Usage tips

  • When 北部 (hokubu) describes a place, the larger area is usually understood from context, such as a country, island, or city.

Other meanings

  • northern partnoun

Opposites

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