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南
On'yomi
ナン・ナ
NAN / NA
Kun'yomi
みなみ
minami
south
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Radical十ten(2)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Represents flourishing vegetation in the south. The warm direction.
Symbolism
South, warmth, prosperity. Represents summer and fire in Five Elements.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
東西南北
とうざいなんぼく
east, west, south and north; east, west, south and north
南征北伐
なんせいほくばつ
attacking in all directions; attacking in all directions
南船北馬
なんせんほくば
constant travelling; constant traveling; being on the move; constant travelling
南無三宝
なむさんぼう
Homage to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha); oh no!; good heavens!; Homage to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha)