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southern

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

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noun

南部出身者

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

Examples :

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

私のいとこは南部出身者で、大学卒業後にこの地域に引っ越しました。

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adjective

南の

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

Examples :

"My grandmother lives in a southern state. "

私の祖母は南部の州に住んでいます。

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adjective

南の

Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

Examples :

"The southern climate."

南の気候。

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adjective

南の

Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

Examples :

"A southern wind blew through the park, making the leaves rustle. "

南風が公園を吹き抜け、葉をざわめかせた。

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noun

南部の人

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

Examples :

"The southern team won the school sports competition. "

南部のチームが学校のスポーツ大会で優勝しました。

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