VocabJLPT N4
south
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. south
  2. 2. South
A noun meaning "south," referring to the cardinal direction opposite of north. It is used in geography, directions, place names, and everyday navigation. It can also appear in compound words and place names to indicate a southern location or region.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Open the south window and you'll get a breeze," my mother said.

Sentence 2

I can't believe it actually snowed when we went south!

Sentence 3

I told myself, "Running away south is for the weak."

Sentence 4

Southern winds just have this faintly sweet smell to them.

Sentence 5

See? The further south you go, the fewer people there are!