Translation of Japanese word "方向" to English
方向
ほうこう
[houkou]
IPA: /hɔːkoː/
Meaning
NounA theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
How to use
方向 (houkou) — 'direction / way / orientation'. 同じ方向 — same direction. 方向音痴 (houkou onchi) — no sense of direction.
🇬🇧 English
direction
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 方向
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほうこう
Romaji Transcription: houkou
Example Sentences
彼女は、北の方向に進んでいます。
かのじょは、きたのほうこうにすすんでいます。
She is moving in the northern direction.
この方向は、海の方向です。
このほうこうは、うみのほうこうです。
This direction is the sea direction.
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Common phrases
- 進行方向— direction of travel
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Frequency rank: #685 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "方向" mean?▼
The Japanese word "方向" means "direction" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "方向"?▼
The word "方向" is read as "ほうこう" (houkou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a direction.".
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