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.
南日本は台風の影響を受けやすい。
Southern Japan is prone to typhoons.
南日本の温暖な気候が農業に適している。
The warm climate of southern Japan is suitable for agriculture.
Specifically the island of Kyushu, which is a major part of southern Japan but excludes Okinawa and other southern islands.
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.