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northwest

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/ /ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/

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noun

北西

The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Examples :

"The school field trip will be to the northwest corner of the park. "

学校の遠足は公園の北西の角に行きます。

direction geography area point

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adjective

北西の

Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where the children like to play. "

公園の北西の角は、子供たちが遊ぶのが好きな場所です。

geography direction area

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adjective

北西の

Towards the northwest; northwestwards.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where we usually have our family picnics. "

公園の北西の角は、私たちが普段家族でピクニックをする場所です。

direction geography

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adjective

北西の

From the northwest, northwesterly

Examples :

"The northwest wind made the leaves blow strongly across the schoolyard. "

北西の風が、校庭いっぱいに葉を強く吹き飛ばした。

direction geography