洋 — Western Style, Ocean
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Common Japanese Words with 洋 (Western Style, Ocean)
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The western (西) nations across the ocean (洋) refer to Western countries.
Frequently Asked Questions About 洋 (Western Style, Ocean)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 洋 (Western Style, Ocean)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 洋 ("Western Style, Ocean", read as よう) is: So the kanji for western style is just a sheep eating yogurt (よう) behind big waves/ocean. Not cool Japan, not cool... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 洋 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 洋 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 洋 means "Western Style, Ocean". Its primary reading is よう (On'yomi: よう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 洋?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 洋 include: 西洋 (せいよう - the West, the Occident, Western countries).
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