also: みなみにっぽん
southern Japan
Typically refers to Kyushu and regions further south, including Okinawa. Used in geographical, cultural, and administrative contexts.
Southern Japan is prone to typhoons.
The warm climate of southern Japan is suitable for agriculture.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate reading; less common but still used.
Compound of 南 (south) and 日本 (Japan). The reading にほん is standard; にっぽん is an alternate reading of 日本.