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西

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 西

Noun
Freq #1960
1

west

Examples
列車は西へ走っていた。
The train was hurrying west.

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
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いり
ひし
むら
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