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西洋

The West, referring to the countries and cultures of Europe and the Americas.

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東洋 とうよう, antonym: "the East" / "the Orient"
Noun

"The West" / "Western"

Designates the countries and cultures of the West, specifically Europe and the Americas, usually in contrast to the East.

Example

西洋 の 文化 に 興味 が あり ます 。

I'm interested in Western culture.

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西洋
せいよう
The West, referring to the countries and cultures of Europe and the Americas.
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