• 南国なんごく — southern country
• 南風みなみかぜ — south wind
• 南口みなみぐち — south exit
• 南部なんぶ — southern part
• 指南しなん — guidance, instruction
• 南極なんきょく — South Pole, Antarctic
• 南瓜かぼちゃ — pumpkin

南 originated from the image of a musical instrument used by southern tribes, represented by its shape hanging from a tree. Over time, it came to mean "south," the direction associated with warmth and music in many cultures.

南みなみの空は 明るい。
The southern sky is bright.

南国なんごくの花が咲いている。
Flowers from the southern countries are blooming.