Explore Words Kanji Grammar Guides

Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Get the Kotomora apps for iOS and Android.

Explore Words Kanji Grammar Guides About Support Privacy

Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

真東 (まひがし, mahigashi) Japanese meaning: due east | Kotomora

真ま東ひがし

ま

ひ

が

し

Meanings

1

due east

Refers to the exact cardinal direction east, without deviation.

この部屋へやの窓まどは真ま東ひがしを向むいている。
The window of this room faces due east.

Kanji

真true, reality, Buddhist sect
東east

Related words

東ひがし
東 is the general word for 'east'; 真東 specifies 'due east' or 'exactly east'.

Built from

東ひがし

Etymology

Compound of 真 (ま, 'true' or 'exact') and 東 (ひがし, 'east').