1.
the south, southern regions, southward
A general term for southern areas or the direction of south. Often refers to Southeast Asia or the tropical regions south of Japan in historical and geographic contexts.
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Usage
Historically, 南方 was used during the wartime period to refer to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. In modern usage, it simply means "southern regions" and appears often in weather forecasts and geographic descriptions. Contrasts with 北方 (the north, northern regions). For the simple cardinal direction, 南 is more common in everyday speech.
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Antonym:
北方 (northern regions)