南極
なんきょく
nankyoku
nounVocabularyLevel 67 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

南極 (なんきょく (nankyoku)) means "Antarctic". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

Antarctic

Also : South Pole

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 南極 (なんきょく) means 'south pole'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of south pole.

Example Sentences

南極での研究隊が、氷の中から貴重な標本を発見しました。

なんきょくでのけんきゅうたいが、こおりのなかからきちょうなひょうほんをはっけんしました。

A research team in Antarctica discovered valuable specimens in the ice.

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