Kanji 北: north
Key takeaways
Kanji 北: north. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 北
north
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts two people standing back to back. It symbolizes turning one's back to the freezing winds blowing from the north. You can remember it through common words like North Pole (北極) or North Korea (北韓).
