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西

JLPT N56 strokes

西 — west

JLPT N5 Kanji

音 Onyomi (Chinese Reading)

セイサイ

訓 Kunyomi (Japanese Reading)

にし

Kanji Details

Meanings: west
Stroke Count: 6
Radical: 西 (にし)
JLPT Level: N5

Memory Hint

A bird nesting as the sun sets — west.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the kanji 西 mean?

The kanji 西 means "west". It is a JLPT N5 kanji with 6 strokes.

How do you read 西?

The onyomi (Chinese reading) is セイ, サイ. The kunyomi (Japanese reading) is にし.

What JLPT level is 西?

西 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is the easiest JLPT level.

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