西洋
せいよう
seiyou
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

西洋 (せいよう (seiyou)) means "The West". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

The West

Also : Western countries

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Example Sentences

西洋の文化と東洋の文化は大きく異なっている。

せいようのぶんかととうようのぶんかはおおきくことなっている。

Western culture and Oriental culture differ greatly.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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