expression, i-adjective
not knowing one's way around; unfamiliar with an area
Literally 'not knowing west from east'; used when someone is lost or new to a place and cannot navigate.
See also: 右も左もわからない
引っ越したばかりで、まだ西も東もわからない。
I just moved here, so I still don't know my way around.
expression, i-adjective
not knowing what to do; clueless
Extended figurative use: being so confused or inexperienced that one doesn't know how to proceed in a situation.
See also: 右も左もわからない
新入社員はまだ仕事の進め方が西も東もわからない様子だ。
The new employee seems clueless about how to proceed with the work.