Kanji 西: west, Spain
Key takeaways
Kanji 西: west, Spain. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 西
west, Spain
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character represents a bird returning to its nest, symbolizing the west where the sun sets. By imagining a bird tucked inside a square nest, you can easily link the shape to the meaning 'west'.
