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[せい(西)·よう()]
seiyou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 西洋

noun
  1. the West; the Occident; Western countries

Definition and Synonyms for 西洋

West the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
Synonyms: 西洋

Meanings for each kanji in 西洋

» west; Spain
» ocean; western style

Stroke Order Diagrams for 西洋

Sample Sentences for 西洋

In foreign countries, especially in Western countries, students are encouraged to express and develop themselves as individuals.
Horseradish tastes good on roast beef sandwiches.
Some Westerners may think our houses are lacking in everything they consider essential.
Yukichi Fukuzawa introduced Western ideas into Japan.
You must be careful when talking to a European.

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