南
Minami refers to the direction 'south,' one of the four cardinal points on a compass. It is used to describe locations, movements, or orientations relative to the southern direction.
Exemples
3 sur 5私の家は駅の南にあります。
My house is to the south of the station.
南の方角から風が吹いています。
The wind is blowing from the southern direction.
南の方はもう暖かいよ。
It's already warm down south.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The Kanji character looks like a house with a fence in a warm place where plants can grow. Think 'MInami' sounds like 'MY-nam-is' south.
Quiz rapide
デパートは駅の___にあります。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 南
Exemples
私の家は駅の南にあります。
everydayMy house is to the south of the station.
南の方角から風が吹いています。
formalThe wind is blowing from the southern direction.
南の方はもう暖かいよ。
informalIt's already warm down south.
南半球では、日本と季節が逆になります。
academicIn the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are the opposite of Japan's.
明日の会議は、新宿駅の南口で待ち合わせましょう。
businessLet's meet at the south exit of Shinjuku Station for tomorrow's meeting.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
南から北へ
from south to north
南十字星
the Southern Cross
南国
southern country / tropical land
Souvent confondu avec
Means 'north'; learners often mix up these two kanji characters because they are usually taught together as opposites.
Notes d'usage
When specifying a location relative to another, use the particle 'no' (e.g., A no minami = South of A). In compound words, it is often pronounced 'nan' instead of 'minami'.
Erreurs courantes
Beginners often confuse the reading 'minami' (kun-yomi) with 'nan' (on-yomi) when they should be using the independent noun form.
Astuce mémo
The Kanji character looks like a house with a fence in a warm place where plants can grow. Think 'MInami' sounds like 'MY-nam-is' south.
Origine du mot
The character originally depicted a musical instrument (a bell) used in the southern regions of ancient China, which eventually came to represent the direction itself.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, south-facing (minami-muki) houses and apartments are highly sought after and often more expensive because they receive the most sunlight throughout the day.
Quiz rapide
デパートは駅の___にあります。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 南
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
協力
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提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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