【とうほう】

Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  1. eastern direction
  2. the Orient
    3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  3. eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)only applies to ひがしかた and ひがしがたmartial arts
Forms
  • 【とうほう】【ひがしかた】【ひがしがた】Frequency rank: 7,993. – 8,005.
  • とうほう
  • ひがしかた
  • ひがしがた
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. eastern direction
    2. This usage refers to the geographical orientation towards the east. It is often used in navigation, geography, or when giving directions.
    The sun rises from the east.
    The meeting tomorrow is scheduled to take place in the eastern direction.
  2. the Orient
    3. In this context, it refers to a historical or cultural term for East Asian countries, often used in literature or discussion about cultural identity.
    She is reading a book about the culture of the Orient.
    The art of the Orient has a unique style.
  3. eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
    4. This usage specifically describes a competitor from the eastern part of Japan in a match, particularly in sports like sumo.
    He is the strongest among the eastern fighters.
    In yesterday's match, the eastern competitor won.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Eastern cultureCountries of the EastLegends of the OrientMyths of the Eastto head eastEastern windEastern philosophyEastern martial artsChampion of the Eastto reside in the East
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. ．.
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Example sentences
2 results
1. 。
Japan is to the east of China.
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2. じぇらあるジェラール・・ねるゔぁるネルヴァルきごう『きごう』。
Gérard de Nerval wrote Journey to the East.
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