西方
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 西方
1
western direction
Examples
その島は日本の西方にある。
The island lies to the west of Japan.
2
さいほう only; Abbreviation; Buddhism
Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise)
3
にしがた only; Martial arts
western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
Kanji in this Word
西
6 strokes
Frequency: 259
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
west
Spain
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
サイ
ス
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いり
ひし
むら
方
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
direction
person
alternative
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
から
な
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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