東ひがし方がたTop 5000MeaningsNounNo-adjective1. eastern direction2. the OrientNoun3. eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)Other readings東とう方ほう東ひがし方かたKanji used東east方wayPitch accentひがしがたExamples1日本にほんは中ちゅう国ごくの東とう方ほうにある。Japan is to the east of China.