北西
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Standard compass direction. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
The wind is blowing from the northwest.
Please proceed in a northwest direction.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の北西に位置するto be located to the northwest of a place
The village is located to the northwest of the town.
- 北西の風a northwest wind (common in weather reports)
A strong northwest wind will blow tomorrow.
- 北西へ向かうto head/move toward the northwest
The ship sailed heading toward the northwest.