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southwest in Japanese

southwest in Japanese is 南西, 西南, 坤 — southwest means the direction exactly between south and west.

southwest in Japanese

南西
noun
Pronounced: nansei
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.
西南
noun
Pronounced: seinan
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.
noun
Pronounced: hitsujisaru
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

What does "southwest" mean?

  1. noun The direction exactly between south and west.
    "The plane banked toward the southwest."
  2. adjective Situated toward or coming from the southwest.
    "A southwest breeze cooled the afternoon heat."
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southwest in a sentence

  • The plane banked toward the southwest.
  • A southwest breeze cooled the afternoon heat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "southwest" in Japanese?

"southwest" in Japanese is 南西, 西南, 坤. southwest means: The direction exactly between south and west.

How do you pronounce 南西?

"southwest" in Japanese is 南西, pronounced "nansei".

How do you use "southwest" in a sentence?

Example: "The plane banked toward the southwest." In Japanese, "southwest" is 南西, 西南, 坤.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "southwest": 南西, 西南, 坤.

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