also: けんぽく
northern part of a prefecture
Refers to the northern area within a specific prefecture. Often used in weather forecasts, regional news, or local government contexts.
A heavy snow warning has been issued for the northern part of the prefecture.
県北の観光地を巡るバスツアーに参加した。
I joined a bus tour visiting tourist spots in the northern part of the prefecture.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading けんほく is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 県 (prefecture) and 北 (north).