VocabJLPT N1
northward
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. the north
  2. 2. northward
  3. 3. northern part (e.g. of a country)
  4. 4. Kitagata
This noun means "the north" or "northern direction/region," and is used to refer to areas or locations that lie to the north. It has a slightly more formal or geographic tone compared to simpler directional words, and often appears in place names or political contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the other day's meeting, it was shared that "demand in the north is growing."

Sentence 2

"Should we head north?" "Yeah, it's closer that way."

Sentence 3

The executive said, "There is significant room for growth in the north."

Sentence 4

He was convinced that "only to the north does the path open up."

Sentence 5

No way, you're telling me now that our destination is north?