西

にし

West

N5noun·nishi

How to remember it

The sun sets in the west; picture pointing west with your hand.

Example sentences

  • 太陽は西に沈みます。

    たいようはにしにしずみます。

    The sun sets in the west.

  • 駅は西側にあります。

    えきはにしがわにあります。

    The station is on the west side.

Usage

Refers to direction or western side; opposite is 東 (east).

Related words

西口

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