This kanji means south (c.f. , 西, ).

on readings:
  • nan
  • na
kun readings:
  • minami
examples:
Kainan Maru Japanese Antactic expedition ship (1910-12)
minami south
nanban southern barbarian, European
Nankin Nanking
nankyoku south pole
nankyokuken antarctic region

links:

Kainan Maru
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Last ∆ on 19 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.