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[にし(西)]
nishi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 西

noun
  1. west
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Definition and Synonyms for 西

Prevailing Westerly the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth
Synonyms: 西, 西, 西
West the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
Synonyms: ウエスト, ウエスト, ウェイスト, 真西, 西, 西, 西, 西方, 酉

Meanings for each kanji in 西

» west; Spain

Categories 西 is a member of

West Wind wind that blows from west to east
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Cardinal Compass Point one of the four main compass points
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Sample Sentences for 西

The typhoon moved in a westerly direction.
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The sun declined westward.
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A long train of camels was moving to the west.
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Even three centuries ago, most Western Europeans still used their fingers.
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They headed westward.
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