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east
「東」 has other readings with different meanings.
太陽は毎朝東から昇るよ。
The sun rises from the east every morning.
東に向かって歩くと海が見えてくる。
If you walk east, the sea will come into view.
この町の東には大きな工場がいくつもある。
There are several large factories to the east of this town.