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洋
洋 (readings: よう; Japanese kanji) means “ocean / Western”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 西洋 (the West).
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きれいな洋服を買う。
きれいなようふくをかう。I buy pretty Western clothes.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 洋 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ocean / Western |
| Readings | よう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 西洋 (the West) |
How to read 洋
洋 is read よう depending on the word.
Words with 洋
- 西洋Tây phương
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Updated: 2026-08-09