the West; Western countries; the Occident
Refers to Western nations, especially Europe and North America, often contrasted with 東洋 (the East). Used in historical, cultural, and geographical contexts.
See also: 東洋
西洋の文化に興味があります。
I'm interested in Western culture.
He is researching Western history.
Japan in the Meiji era was strongly influenced by the West.
This technology was introduced from the West.
Western history; history of the Western world
English holly; Ilex aquifolium