169.西


西

1. Meaning and Reading

  • west
  • Onyomi : せい
  • Kunyomi : にし

2. Kanji Explanation

A character meaning ‘west’, the direction where the sun sets.

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3. Example Words

西 にし
west

The western sky turns red.

西洋 せいよう
the West

Study Western culture.