JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
西 — west
- Reading
- セイ・サイ・ス・にし
- Meaning
- west; Spain
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
西 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is セイ・サイ・ス・にし and it means west; Spain. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
西 appears in everyday japanese words such as 西 (west), 西日 (westering sun) and 東西 (East and West).
Japanese words containing 西
Frequently asked questions
What does 西 mean in Japanese?
西 means west; Spain in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 西 read?
西 is read セイ・サイ・ス・にし. Reading it inside real words — 西 and 西日 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 西 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 西 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 西 in a word?
A common word containing 西 is 西 (にし) — "west". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 西 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 西 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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