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欧米 (おうべい, oubei) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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I'm interested in Western culture.
Trade with Western countries is increasing.
Usage patterns 欧おう 米べい に 留りゅう 学がく する to study abroad in Europe or the US
I plan to study abroad in the West after graduating from university.
欧おう 米べい との 関かん 係けい を 強きょう 化か する to strengthen relations with the West
Japan is trying to strengthen its relations with the West.
欧おう 米べい で 〈 事こと 〉 が 流りゅう 行こう する for something to become popular in the West
This diet method is currently popular in the West.
〈 事こと 〉 が 欧おう 米べい 化か する for something to become Westernized
Japanese eating habits have become Westernized.
Related words 西洋 is a broader, more historical or cultural term for 'the West', while 欧米 specifically pairs Europe with the United States and is common in political and economic contexts.
欧米 explicitly includes both Europe and America, whereas 西欧 refers only to (Western) Europe.
Etymology Compound of 欧 (Europe) and 米 (America, from the first character of 亜米利加).
