West in Japanese
"west" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
西
nishi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "west". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
west, Spain
Reading: sei
6 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Shape of bird returning to nest (following sun setting in west).
What it carries
West, sunset, ending. Represents autumn and metal in Five Elements.
Related kanji for "west"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for west?
The most common kanji for "west" is 西, read as sei. It means west, Spain. Related kanji: 酉 (west).
How many strokes does 西 have?
西 has 6 strokes.