The West
Western Countries, Western
noun, の adjective
The Western styled West is still known as the West. The one everyone refers to over in Asia when they talk about Western countries in Europe and North America. This is the place you'll hear people say you're from if you live in Canada or something.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
西洋の国にはまだ行ったことがないんです。
I haven't been to any western countries yet.
ハグは西洋の文化だと言えるでしょう。
We could say hugging is a part of Western culture.
西洋人は家の中で靴を履いて過ごすんですか？
Do Westerners spend their time in shoes at their homes?