Moji Ninja西 — west
西 means “west”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: セイ (sei), サイ (sai). Kun'yomi: にし (nishi). You'll see it in words such as 西 (nishi, “west”).
西
- Meaning
- west
- On'yomi
- セイ (sei), サイ (sai)
- Kun'yomi
- にし (nishi)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Directions
How to remember 西
A bird settling into its box-shaped nest (口) under the horizon (一) at sunset: west.
Parts: 一 one; floor · 口 mouth; box
Words with 西
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 西 | にし nishi kun | west |
Example sentences
- たいようは西にしずみます。
The sun sets in the west.
Don't confuse it with
- 四
- 酒
- 両