noun
Northeast Passage
Refers specifically to the sea route along the northern coast of Russia, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
北東航路は、地球温暖化の影響で夏の間は航行可能な期間が長くなっている。
Due to global warming, the Northeast Passage is navigable for longer periods during summer.
Refers to the Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic, while 北東航路 is the Northeast Passage along Russia's northern coast.
Compound of 北東 (northeast) and 航路 (sea route).