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Kanji Quiz: Direction

東・西・南・北

How to read?
Please select the best answer.

1. 
東

east

2. 
西

west

3. 
南

south

4. 
北

north

5. 
東京

Tokyo

6. 
西洋文化

western culture

7. 
南国

southern countries

8. 
北東

northeast

Quick Notes

  • Meanings: Key meanings are provided for each Kanji.
  • Readings: Listed separately as Kunyomi (Japanese-native) and Onyomi (Chinese-derived).

Don’t feel pressured to memorize everything right away. Use this list to support your learning step by step!

東
meaning : east

● ひがし (higashi)
● とう (tō)
西
meaning : west

● にし (nishi)
● せい (sei)・さい (sai)
南
meaning : south

● みなみ (minami)
● なん (nan)
北
meaning : north

● きた (kita)
● ほく (hoku)・ぼく (boku)

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