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north exit, north entrance
The exit or entrance on the north side of a building, typically a train station. Japanese stations commonly label exits by compass direction.
北口で待っています。
I'll be waiting at the north exit.
駅の北口を出て右に曲がってください。
Go out the north exit of the station and turn right.
北口の前にバス停があります。
There is a bus stop in front of the north exit.
北口 means the north exit or entrance, most commonly of a train station. Japanese stations typically label exits by compass direction to help people navigate.
WORD FORMATION:
北 (north) + 口 (exit/entrance, with rendaku from くち)
STATION EXIT SET:
- 北口: north exit
- 南口: south exit
- 東口: east exit
- 西口: west exit
OTHER ～口 COMPOUNDS:
- 改札口: ticket gate
- 出口: exit
- 入口: entrance
- 中央口: central exit
USAGE:
Very common when giving directions to meet someone, especially at stations: 「北口で待ってて」 (Wait at the north exit). The area around each exit often has a distinct character — different shops, bus routes, and landmarks.