noun
Western saying; Western proverb
Refers to proverbs or sayings originating from Western cultures, often used in contrast to Japanese or Eastern proverbs.
「時は金なり」は有名な西諺だ。
"Time is money" is a famous Western proverb.
彼はスピーチの中でいくつかの西諺を引用した。
He quoted several Western sayings in his speech.