Meaning

Primary

The West

Alternatives

Western Countries, Western

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

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.

Reading

せいよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 西洋医学

    Western medicine

    西洋社会

    Western society

    西洋文化

    Western culture

    西洋人

    Westerner

Context Sentences

西洋には、トーフグのファンはどのぐらいいますか。

How many Tofugu fans are there in the West?

西洋の国々にくらべて、インドのりこんりつはとても低い。

India has a very low divorce rate compared to Western countries.

これは、西洋の妖怪です。

This is a Western ghost.

Kanji Composition