東
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Noun meaning 'east'. Used to indicate direction or location. Often appears in compound words like 『東口』 (higashiguchi, 'east exit') or 『東日本』 (Higashi Nihon, 'Eastern Japan').
Theme
During a morning commute, User asks their coworker Mr. Tanaka for directions to a new office building located in the eastern part of the city.
東
ひがし
east
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Think of the sun rising in the east. 『東』 (higashi, 'east') sounds like 'he gashes' — he gashes the sky with morning light from the east.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『東』 (higashi, 'east') is a key direction in traditional geomancy and place names, such as 『東京』 (Toukyou, 'Tokyo', meaning 'Eastern Capital'). It's often associated with new beginnings and sunrise.
Forms
Base: 東Noun meaning 'east'. Used to indicate direction or location. Often appears in compound words like 『東口』 (higashiguchi, 'east exit') or 『東日本』 (Higashi Nihon, 'Eastern Japan').