東西
とうざい
touzai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

東西 (とうざい (touzai)) means "east and west". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

east and west

Also : whole country

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 東西 (とうざい) means 'East and West'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of east and west.

Example Sentences

東西、じかんがありません。

とうざい、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

東西、まいにちべんきょうします。

とうざい、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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