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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