How to say 'West' in Japanese | 欧米

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The Japanese word for West is 'Oubei', written as 欧米 in Japanese.'West' in hiragana is おうべい.

word

欧米

Meaning

West

Reading

おうべい

oubei

Kanji

欧Europe, Europe 米Rice

Explanation

The Japanese noun '欧米 (おうべい)' refers to 'the West' or 'Western countries', specifically Europe and America. This term is often used in discussions comparing Eastern and Western cultures, technologies, or philosophies. For example: Western culture is interesting「欧米の文化は面白い」(おうべいのぶんかはおもしろい). I want to study in the West「欧米で勉強したい」(おうべいでべんきょうしたい). The term can also be used in contexts discussing globalization or international relations, highlighting the influence or characteristics of Western societies.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3947

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 欧米

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

欧

Meaning

Europe, Europe

kanji

米

Meaning

Rice

Words Related to 欧米 Through the Kanji 米

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 米 as well.

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米

Meaning

Rice

word

米国

Meaning

USA

word

日米

Meaning

Japan United States

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米軍

Meaning

United states military

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'Oubei' means 'West' .

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