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北きた

きた · kita

JLPT N5 noun ★ Studied by 4 learners

North

  • the North, northern territories
  • north wind tile
  • winning hand with a pung (or kong) of north wind tiles
きたが
Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Which direction is north?

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I really like Hokkaido.

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I come from Beijing.

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I'm North Korean.

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What does 北 mean?

North. It can also mean: the North, northern territories; north wind tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of north wind tiles.

How do you pronounce 北?

きた (kita). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 北?

JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.

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North