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VocabJLPT N1

northwest

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. northwest

This word refers to the direction between north and west — "northwest." It is used in weather forecasts, navigation, and geographical descriptions, such as saying a storm is approaching from that direction.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Old temples are scattered throughout the northwest part of this town.

Sentence 2

Excuse me, which way is northwest?

Sentence 3

Fixed-point monitoring shows the smoke is spreading to the northwest.

Sentence 4

"Head northwest and that's the station, right?" I asked.

Sentence 5

The forecast says the northwest winds are going to get stronger.