関西
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 関西
1
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures)
Examples
その飛行機は今ごろは関西空港に当然着いているはずだ。
The plane should have arrived at Kansai Airport by now.
2
Historical term
Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
Kanji in this Word
関
14 strokes
Frequency: 70
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
connection
barrier
gateway
involve
concerning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せき
-ぜき
かか.わる
からくり
かんぬき
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
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