North

Japanese: 北 - きた

[1] 〘Noun〙① The name of a direction. The direction to the left as you face the direction of the rising sun. In the Chinese Zodiac, it corresponds to the direction of the Rat . ※The Chronicles (720), Seimu 5th year, September (Atsuta Honkun) “The sun of the mountain is called the shadow side . The shadow of the mountain is called the back side.” ※Utsubo (c. 970-999), Toshikage “Came from Sanjo-no -oji.” ② North wind. 《Season・Winter》※Dosa (c. 935), Shohei 5th year, February 5th “Before the morning kita comes out, Tsunade hurry up.” 〔Nippo Jisho (1603-04)〕③ An abbreviation of “Kita (northern) direction ②.” ※Muromachi Palace Diary (c. 1602), vol. 1: "The joy of the upper and lower classes was boundless, beginning with the visit of Keijuin Palace in the north." [2] [1] This refers to Shin Yoshiwara, a pleasure district located north of Edo Castle, in contrast to Shinagawa in the south. Hokkaku (northern bailey) . Hokkoku (northern country) . ※Kobyoushi Takamansai Pilgrimage Diary (1776), vol. 1: "The north and south of Tatsumi were invited to an unforgettable place." [2] The area north of Nakanoshima, which separates the Dojima River and Tosabori River in Osaka. It refers especially to the area around Dojima, and also to entertainment districts such as Umeda Shindo. [3] A colloquial name for Sonezaki Shinchi in Osaka City. Kita no Shinchi. [4] An abbreviation for Kitahama in Osaka City. [5] One of the 23 wards of Tokyo. Established in 1947 by the merger of Takinogawa Ward and Oji Ward. It is located in the northeastern part of Tokyo, on the right bank of the Arakawa River. The lowlands are home to paper, chemical, and printing industries, while the plateaus are home to residential areas. [6] One of the administrative districts of Kyoto City. It was separated from Kamigyo Ward in 1955 and newly established. It is a production area for Kitayama logs, and forestry is thriving. The southern urban area is an upscale residential area. It is home to Kinkakuji Temple and Daitokuji Temple. [7] One of the administrative districts of Osaka City. It was established in 1889 when Osaka City was incorporated as a city. It is the economic, cultural, and transportation center that forms the center of Osaka City. [ 8 ] One of the administrative districts of Nagoya City. It was separated from Higashi Ward and Nishi Ward in 1944 and newly established. It was an industrial area mainly focused on dyeing, ceramics, and textile industries, but is now also developing into a housing complex. [9] One of the administrative districts of Sapporo City. It was established in 1972 when Sapporo became a designated city. It was established in 1875 when Tondenhei soldiers settled there. It is home to Hokkaido University and Lake Barato. [10] An administrative district of Kobe City. Established in 1973 as a separate district from Hyogo Ward. It occupies the northern foothills of the Rokko Mountains. It is home to Arima Onsen. [11] An administrative district of Saitama City. Established in 2003. It is located in the northern part of the former Omiya City and is home to Bonsai Village. [12] A district that was located in the eastern part of Aomori Prefecture. It disappeared in 1878 when it was split into Kamikita and Shimokita districts. [13] An abbreviation for Northern Alps.

Kita-su [North]

〘Independent verb〙 Heading north. ※Beijing-European Travel Journal (1877)〈Kumo Kunitake〉1 "This river is north of here."

Kita [North]

One of the surnames.

Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information

Japanese:

[1] 〘名〙① 方角の名。日の出る方に向かって左の方向。十二支では子(ね)の方角に当たる。※書紀（720）成務五年九月（熱田本訓）「山の陽(みなみ)を影面(かけとも)と曰ふ。山の陰(キタ)を背面(そとも)と曰ふ」※宇津保（970‐999頃）俊蔭「三条の大路よりきた」② 北風。《季・冬》※土左（935頃）承平五年二月五日「朝きたの出で来ぬさきに綱手はやひけ」〔日葡辞書（1603‐04）〕③ 「きた（北）の方(かた)②」の略。※室町殿日記（1602頃）一「北の慶寿院殿をはじめ奉りて上下御よろこび限なし」[2][一] 江戸城の北にある遊里、新吉原を、南の品川に対していう。北郭(ほっかく)。北国(ほっこく)。※黄表紙・高漫斉行脚日記（1776）上「北の南のたつみのと、えしれぬかたへいざなひける」[二] 大阪の堂島川、土佐堀川を分ける中之島から北側の地域。特に堂島の付近をいい、また、梅田新道などの歓楽街をさす。[三] 大阪市の曾根崎新地の俗称。北の新地。[四] 大阪市の北浜の略称。[五] 東京都二三区の一つ。昭和二二年（一九四七）、滝野川区・王子区が合併して成立。東京都の北東部、荒川の右岸にある。低地には製紙、化学、印刷などの工業が、台地には住宅地が発達する。[六] 京都市の行政区の一つ。昭和三〇年（一九五五）上京区から分離して新設。北山丸太の産地で林業が盛ん。南部の市街地は高級住宅地。金閣寺、大徳寺などがある。[七] 大阪市の行政区の一つ。明治二二年（一八八九）大阪市制施行と同時に成立。大阪市の都心部を形成する経済、文化、交通の中心。[八] 名古屋市の行政区の一つ。昭和一九年（一九四四）東区と西区から分離して新設。染色業、窯業、繊維工業を主とする工業地帯であったが、現在は住宅団地の造成も進む。[九] 札幌市の行政区の一つ。昭和四七年（一九七二）市が指定都市となったときに発足。明治八年（一八七五）、屯田兵の入植によって開かれた。北海道大学、茨戸湖などがある。[十] 神戸市の行政区の一つ。昭和四八年（一九七三）兵庫区から分区成立。六甲山地北麓一帯を占める。有馬温泉がある。[十一] さいたま市の行政区の一つ。平成一五年（二〇〇三）成立。旧大宮市の北部にあたり、盆栽村がある。[十二] 青森県の東部におかれていた郡。明治一一年（一八七八）上北・下北の両郡に分割されて消滅。[十三] 北アルプスの略称。