Jisho

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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. eastern direction
  • にほん日本
  • ちゅうごく中国
  • とうほう東方
  • ある
Japan is to the east of China.
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. the Orient
Noun
3. eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)Martial arts, Only applies to ひがしかた, Only applies to ひがしがた
Other forms
東方 【ひがしかた】東方 【ひがしがた】

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