Vocab Info

N3 Noun

方向(ほうこう)direction, orientation, bearing, way, course (e.g. of action)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      direction, orientation, bearing, way

    2. Noun

      2.

      course (e.g. of action)

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    方向 【ほうこう】

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    Examples

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      (きた)方向(ほうこう)から(かぜ)()いています。

      The wind is blowing from the north direction.

      • N3

      ()(ねこ)がしきりに(わたし)がいる(みぎ)方向(ほうこう)()ている。

      My pet cat keeps looking at me in the direction to the right.

      • N3

      どちらの方向(ほうこう)行進(こうしん)をするべきか先頭(せんとう)(まよ)っています。

      The leader is unsure which direction to march in.

      • N3

      やっと、彼女(かのじょ)とは和解(わかい)する方向(ほうこう)(はな)()いがまとまった。

      Finally, we reached an agreement with her in the direction of reconciliation.

      • N3

      理科(りか)のテスト:「電気(でんき)はマイナスからプラスの方向(ほうこう)(なが)れる。(まる)かバツか。」

      Science test: ‘Electricity flows from negative to positive direction. Right or wrong?’

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