What is the Kanji for 'West'? | 西
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'West', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'West' is 西.
Parts of the Kanji 西
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:
西 As Part Of Other Kanji
This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:
Words Using 西
This kanji is used in 8 words:
Kanji Related to 西 Through the Part 一
These 53 kanji contain the part 一 as well.
Kanji Related to 西 Through the Part 儿
These 12 kanji contain the part 儿 as well.
Kanji Related to 西 Through the Part 口
These 102 kanji contain the part 口 as well.
Learn the Kanji 西
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 西 mean?
西 means 'West'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N5 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/05/NEODAI-252628.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/00/25/NEODAI-56177.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/12/NEODAI-252739.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/04/NEODAI-252627.jpg)
![[Secondhand] Mononoke](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/s/16/05/NEODAI-252740.jpg)
