How to say 'West' or 'Western' in Japanese | 西洋

word

Meaning

West, Western

Reading

Kanji

西West 洋Ocean, Western style

Explanation

The Japanese noun '西洋 (せいよう)' primarily refers to 'the West' or 'Western countries', particularly Europe and the Americas. It is often used in contrast to '東洋 (とうよう)', which refers to 'the East' or 'Eastern countries'. The term can also be used to describe things that are Western in origin or style. For example: Western culture is fascinating「西洋の文化は魅力的です」(せいようのぶんかはみりょくてきです). This painting is in a Western style「この絵は西洋風です」(このえはせいようふうです). The word is commonly used in contexts discussing cultural, historical, or geographical differences between the East and the West.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2594

Composition

kanji

Handwriting