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VocabJLPT N1

western direction

Noun

Definitions

1. western direction
2. Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise)
3. western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)

Refers to the western direction or the western part of a region or the world. It can be used both geographically, such as describing a western area, and in cultural or religious contexts like Western Buddhist traditions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I suggested we head to the hill to the west.

Sentence 2

Hey, is the station really to the west?

Sentence 3

To meet our targets, we'll be prioritizing the western region for sales.

Sentence 4

Wait, which way is west right now?

Sentence 5

Come on — you really think heading west is going to fix everything?