JLPT N3 Intermediate
東西
East and west directions, the Orient and Occident, or a traditional theatrical call for attention.
Readings
1 Noun
East and West
Indicates the cardinal directions of east and west, or generally refers to a geographical span covering the entire breadth of a region.
Example
この 地下鉄 は 、 街 を 東西 に 結んで います 。
This subway connects the east and west sides of the city.
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2 Noun
The East and The West
Represents the broad cultural, historical, or geopolitical distinction between the Orient and the Occident.
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3 Interjection
Your Attention!
Functions as a traditional theatrical interjection to silence a crowd or announce the beginning of a performance.
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