# 北

> 北: north

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- **On'yomi readings**: ホク
- **Kun'yomi readings**: きた
- **Meanings**: north

## Notes

This kanji depicts two people standing back to back. It is a fundamental character for cardinal directions, commonly seen in combinations like Hokkaido or Tohoku. It is classified as a JLPT N5 kanji.