1 The lines running east-west represent degrees of latitude which is measured from the equator in an north and south direction. 2  These lines are known also as parallels. 3  The geographic grid used on the globe is based on the division of a circle in 360 degrees.
Time in Hours. Hours of the day are signified with the suffix ï½æ (ji), meaning âhourâ. This is equivalent to â_ oâclockâ in English. Time in hours is frequently written using both the Kanji and the Arabic numerals. Youâll also see them in digital clock form as well â 1:00, 2:00, etc. The suffix -ji can be considered a counter, and as with any counter, it is always used with a particular pronunciation of the numbers that have several.
Direct, 50 minutes, 1300-2850 yen one way to Shin-Osaka Station, 2 trains per hour. Haruka limited express trains connect Kansai Airport with Tennoji (30 minutes, 1710 yen by unreserved seat, about 2200 yen by reserved seat) and Shin-Osaka Station (50 minutes, 2330 yen unreserved, about 3000 yen reserved).