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East in Japanese

East in Japanese is オリエント, 東方, 東洋 — East means the direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.

East in Japanese

オリエント
proper noun
Pronounced: oriento
東方
proper noun
Pronounced: tōhō
東洋
proper noun
Pronounced: tōyō
adj
Pronounced: higashi
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
東部
adj
Pronounced: tōbu
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
noun
Pronounced: higashi
東方
noun
Pronounced: tōhō

What does "East" mean?

  1. noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
    "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun."
  2. adj Situated in or facing the east.
    "They bought a house on the east side of town."
  3. adv Toward the east.
    "The road curves east just past the bridge."
  4. name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.
    "Trade routes once linked Europe with the riches of the East."

East in a sentence

  • The hikers headed east toward the rising sun.
  • Our new office faces east.
  • They bought a house on the east side of town.
  • The road curves east just past the bridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "East" in Japanese?

"East" in Japanese is オリエント, 東方, 東洋. East means: The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.

How do you pronounce オリエント?

"East" in Japanese is オリエント, pronounced "oriento".

How do you use "East" in a sentence?

Example: "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun." In Japanese, "East" is オリエント, 東方, 東洋.

Are there other ways to say "East" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "East": オリエント, 東方, 東洋, 東, 東部.

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