What does 北極 mean?
北極 is a Japanese noun meaning “North Pole” in English. It can also be translated as “the Arctic” depending on context. It is written as 北極 in kanji, ほっきょく in hiragana, and hokkyoku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
北極圏とは北極周辺の地域の事である。
The Arctic is the area round the North Pole.
シロクマは北極地方に住んでいる。
Polar bears live in the Arctic.