north-northwest

Noun

uncountable

The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.

Japanese Meaning

北北西：北と北西の中間の方角で、具体的には337.5度の方位を示す。

The captain checked his compass and set a course for the north-northwest to avoid the shoals.

船長はコンパスを確認し、浅瀬を避けるために北北西へ針路を取った。

Sense（1）

The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.