北面
Meanings
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- 1.northern side
- 2.north
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Wiktionary
- 1.north; north side
- 2.official in feudal court
- 3.to face north (in deference to the emperor or one's superior)
- 4.to follow a master
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Etymology
According to ancient convention, the most important person in a room would be seated on the north side facing south. All subordinates would therefore be facing north, in deference to the most important person (such as the emperor).
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