north and south; north to south
Refers to the two directions or the axis between them. Often used in geographical, political, or descriptive contexts.
日本は南北に長い国です。
Japan is a country that stretches north to south.
南北問題について議論した。
We discussed the North-South problem.
South and North Korea
Abbreviation for 南朝鮮 and 北朝鮮, used in contexts referring to the two Koreas. Common in news and political discussions.
南北首脳会談が開かれた。
An inter-Korean summit was held.
This mountain range runs north to south.
The road to reunification of North and South Korea is not easy.
Japan is a country that is long from north to south.
A North-South summit was held for the first time in a while.
The North-South problem has still not been resolved.