noun
northwestern part; the northwest
Refers to the northwestern area of a region, country, or other geographical entity. Often used in weather reports, travel descriptions, and geographical contexts.
日本の北西部は冬に雪が多い。
The northwestern part of Japan gets a lot of snow in winter.
その町は県の北西部に位置している。
The town is located in the northwestern part of the prefecture.
Refers to the southwestern part, while 北西部 refers to the northwestern part.
Compound of 北 (north), 西 (west), and 部 (part/section).