西
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Base noun form. Refers to the cardinal direction west. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『西側』 (nishigawa, 'west side').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing which direction to head from the city.
西
にし
west
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine the sun setting in the west. The word 『西』 (nishi, 'west') sounds like 'knee-she' — picture a person pointing their knee toward the sunset to remember west!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『西』 (nishi, 'west') is one of the four cardinal directions and is often used in place names, such as 『西日本』 (Nihon Nishi, 'Western Japan'). It's also associated with the setting sun and is a common direction in traditional architecture and feng shui.
Forms
Base: 西Base noun form. Refers to the cardinal direction west. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『西側』 (nishigawa, 'west side').