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方角
hougaku
Description
「方角」は、北や南など、行きたい場所がどちらにあるかを表す言葉です。
"方角" is a word that indicates the direction of the place you want to go, such as north or south.
道に迷ったときや、地図を見るときによく使います。
It is often used when you are lost or looking at a map.
Meanings
方角hougaku
direction; compass point
駅はどの方角ですか。
Which direction is the station?
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Notes
- Etymology
方 (direction) + 角 (angle/corner), literally the angle of a direction.
- Nuance
方角 stresses cardinal points (N/S/E/W); 方向 is broader, meaning any direction.
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