洋
Kanji · N4
洋 / ocean
Kanji for ocean, sea, or foreign.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヨウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
洋 carries the meaning ocean, sea, or foreign.
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Common compounds with 洋
太平洋たいへいようPacific Ocean
洋室ようしつWestern-style room
洋風ようふうWestern style
西洋せいようthe West / the Occident / Western countries
洋食ようしょくWestern food / Western dish / Western cooking
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