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How do you say "south-east" in Japanese?
南東
nantō
In Japanese, "south-east" is 南東 (nantō).
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Pronunciation
南東 is written using kanji. Romanised as nantō, it sounds roughly like "nah-n-toh" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Nantō combines south (南) and east (東) following the same pattern as other compound directions in Japanese weather and navigation.
Example sentence
海は南東の方向にあります。
Umi wa nantou no houkou ni arimasu.
The sea is in the southeast direction.
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How to remember 南東
Nan (south) plus tō (east). Typhoons approach Japan frequently from the southeast, so this direction is common in forecasts.
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Questions about 南東
How do you pronounce 南東?
南東 is romanised as nantō. Say it roughly like "nah-n-toh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 南東 formal or casual?
南東 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 南東 written in Japanese?
南東 is written using kanji. Nantō combines south (南) and east (東) following the same pattern as other compound directions in Japanese weather and navigation..
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