方向
ほうこう
houkou
nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

方向 (ほうこう (houkou)) means "way". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

way

Also : course · bearing · direction · orientation

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Meaning ·

The word 方向 (ほうこう) means 'direction'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of direction.

Example Sentences

目的地の方向を確認した。

もくてきちのほうこうをかくにんした。

I confirmed the direction of the destination.

二つの意見は反対の方向を向いている。

ふたつのいけんははんたいのほうこうをむいている。

The two opinions are pointing in opposite directions.

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houkou meaning in Japanese: 方向 (ほうこう (houkou)) | InitialJ