西
KanjiJLPT N5
West
west, Spain
Mnemonic
Kanji for the direction of west. It looks a bit like a jug. Imagine drinking from a jug of sake as you see the sun settle in the west.
Details
The keyword for 西 is west. This kanji represents the cardinal direction of west, the direction where the sun sets. In East Asian culture, the west has various symbolic associations, including autumn and the concept of the Western Paradise in Buddhism. It is also commonly used to refer to Western countries or Western-style things in contrast to Eastern traditions.
- On'yomi
- せい、さい、す
- Kun'yomi
- にし