VocabJLPT N3
direction
NounSuffix

Definitions

  1. 1. direction
  2. 2. district
  3. 3. field (e.g. of study)
This noun refers to a direction, area, or region, often used when indicating which way something is headed or which part of a city or country is being referred to. It is commonly used in transportation contexts, such as train announcements indicating a destination area.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Last week, I took a little trip out to the hot springs area.

Sentence 2

By the way, which bus goes toward the port?

Sentence 3

No way, did you get on the train going the wrong direction again!?

Sentence 4

Honestly, I've always felt that sales just isn't for me.

Sentence 5

He said, "Ask an expert in that area."