東洋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 東洋
1
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia
Examples
東洋の陶器に興味があります。
I have an interest in oriental ceramics.
2
Dated term; Used in china
Japan
Kanji in this Word
東
8 strokes
Frequency: 37
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
east
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひがし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
あがり
あずま
あづま
こち
さき
しの
とお
はる
ひが
もと
洋
9 strokes
Frequency: 763
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
ocean
sea
foreign
Western style
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なだ
ひろ
ひろし
よ
よし
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