facing the north; north-facing
Used to describe a room, building, or window that faces north. Often implies less sunlight and cooler conditions.
この部屋は北受けなので、冬はとても寒い。
This room faces north, so it's very cold in winter.
北受けの窓からは、あまり日が入らない。
Not much sunlight comes in through the north-facing window.
Compound of 北 (north) and 受け (receiving, facing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.