northerly; from the north
Used especially for wind direction, but can describe any movement or origin from the north.
明日は北寄りの風が強く吹くでしょう。
Tomorrow, a strong northerly wind will blow.
台風は北
The typhoon is taking a northerly course.
northerly wind
Compound of 北 (north) and 寄り (leaning toward, from 寄る).