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N3 Noun

方角(ほうがく)direction, way, compass point

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      direction, way

    2. Noun

      2.

      point of the compass, cardinal direction, bearing

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    3. Noun

      3.

      method, means, approach

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    方角 【ほうがく】

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      (きた)方角(ほうがく)にオーロラが()えます。

      You can see the aurora in the northern direction.

      • N3

      (ちが)方角(ほうがく)から問題(もんだい)(かんが)えてみましょう。

      Let's consider the problem from a different direction.

      • N3

      取引(とりひき)(さき)相手(あいて)和解(わかい)させる方角(ほうがく)がなかなか()ちません。

      It's difficult to find a direction to reconcile with my business partner.

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      ()()(いえ)方角(ほうがく)から()がっているのを()(いそ)いで(いえ)()かった。

      I hurried home after seeing flames rising from the direction of my house.

      • N3

      理科(りか)のテスト:「太陽(たいよう)(のぼ)方角(ほうがく)(しず)方角(ほうがく)をそれぞれ解答(かいとう)用紙(ようし)()きなさい。」

      Science test: ‘Write the direction in which the sun rises and sets on your answer sheet.’

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