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西

西 — west, Spain

Learn the correct stroke order for 西 (west), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、サイsai、スsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)にしnishi
Strokes6
Radical襾
Frequency#259
Meaningswest, Spain

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

関西かんさいKansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures)noun
西欧せいおうWestern Europenoun
西口にしぐちwest entrance; west exitnoun
西側にしがわwest side; west banknoun
西南せいなんsouth-westnoun
西部せいぶwestern part; the west (of a region)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 西 (west) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 襾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 西 is #259, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

関西かんさい — Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures)
西欧せいおう — Western Europe
西口にしぐち — west entrance; west exit

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 西 have?

The kanji 西 (west) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 西?

西 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 西 mean?

西 means: west, Spain. On'yomi readings: セイ, サイ, ス. Kun'yomi readings: にし.

What JLPT level is 西?

西 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.