janibu

How to say it

Meaning

a side, direction, or region toward which something faces or moves.

Good to know

side; district, region; direction. janika

Examples

• Aliondoka kuelekea janibu ya mashariki.He set off toward the eastern side.
• Upepo ulivuma kutoka janibu ya bahari.The wind blew from the direction of the sea.
• Je, kijiji chao kiko janibu gani?Which direction is their village in?
• Askari walitawanyika kila janibu kutafuta wezi.Soldiers spread out in every direction to search for the thieves.

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