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にし【北】

nishi

Pronunciation: [niɕi]

Definition

Noun

  1. North; northern; northwards

Etymology

Cognate to the standard Japanese term にし【西】 nishi "west".

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Pronunciation (IPA)[niɕi]

意味:きた【北】

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 24). にし【北】 : nishi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, March 17, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1388/nishi/.