West in Japanese
West in Japanese is 欧米, 西洋, 西方 — West means the compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
West in Japanese
欧米
Pronounced: ōbei
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
西洋
Pronounced: seiyō
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
西方
Pronounced: seihō
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
西洋
Pronounced: seiyō
(historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).
西部
Pronounced: seibu
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
西
Pronounced: nishi
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
西部
Pronounced: seibu
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
欧米
Pronounced: ōbei
From the West; occidental.
西洋
Pronounced: seiyō
From the West; occidental.
西へ
Towards the west; westwards.
西
Pronounced: nishi
西方
Pronounced: seihō
What does "West" mean?
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noun The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
"The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening."
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adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
"They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
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name "The West" — a loose cultural and political grouping covering the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, often contrasted with other parts of the world.
"The alliance is seen as a symbol of unity between Western nations."
West in a sentence
- The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening.
- Birds were flying west in a long, ragged line.
- They bought a plot on the west side of the valley.
- A cold west wind rattled the windows all night.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "West" in Japanese?
"West" in Japanese is 欧米, 西洋, 西方. West means: The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
How do you pronounce 欧米?
"West" in Japanese is 欧米, pronounced "ōbei".
How do you use "West" in a sentence?
Example: "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening." In Japanese, "West" is 欧米, 西洋, 西方.
Are there other ways to say "West" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "West": 欧米, 西洋, 西方, 西部, 西, 西へ.
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