方位(ほうい)

ほうい
noun
direction, compass bearing
direction
1. direction, compass bearing, cardinal point
The orientation or direction as indicated by a compass or relative to a fixed reference point. Used in navigation, geography, and traditional practices like feng shui.
方位(ほうい)を確認(かくにん)する。
To check the direction.
コンパスで方位(ほうい)を調(しら)べた。
I checked the bearing with a compass.
地図(ちず)の上(うえ)には方位(ほうい)を示(しめ)す記号(きごう)が必(かなら)ず載(の)っている。
Maps always include a symbol indicating the compass directions.

Usage

方位(ほうい) is a somewhat formal or technical term compared to the more everyday 方角(ほうがく) (direction). It is commonly used in navigation, cartography, and traditional practices.

Common collocations

Related words

方角(ほうがく) is the everyday synonym. 方向(ほうこう) (direction) is broader and refers to the direction of movement or facing, while 方位(ほうい) specifically refers to compass-based orientation.

Related Words

Synonym: 方角(ほうがく) (direction (everyday))
Compare: 東西南北(とうざいなんぼく) (the four cardinal directions)
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