西

This kanji means west (c.f. 東, 北, 南) and also, interestingly, Spain.

on readings:
  • sei
  • sai
kun readings:
  • nishi
examples:
関西 Kansai Kansai region including Osaka and Kyoto
西 nishi west
西岸 seigan west bank/coast
西洋 seiyō the West

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Last ∆ on 25 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.