Words — 63 found
せいほう
西方
1. western direction
2. Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise)Buddhist term, Abbreviation, Only applies to さいほう, See also 西方浄土
3. western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)Martial arts term, Only applies to にしがた
西方 【さいほう】、西方 【にしがた】
にしひがしわ
西も東も分からない
1. not knowing one's way around; not familiar with the area; not knowing what to do
にしぶっぽうそう
西仏法僧
1. European roller (species of bird, Coracias garrulus)Usually written using kana alone
ニシブッポウソウ
にしじんおり
西陣織
1. Nishijin silk fabrics; Nishijin brocade
西陣織り 【にしじんおり】
西陣織り: Irregular okurigana usage.
にしおおちどり
西大千鳥
1. Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus)Usually written using kana alone
ニシオオチドリ
にしこくまるがらす
西黒丸烏
1. Eurasian jackdaw (Corvus monedula)Usually written using kana alone
ニシコクマルガラス
にしおおのすり
西大鵟
1. long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)Usually written using kana alone
2. Long-legged BuzzardThe Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is a bird of prey.
ニシオオノスリ
にしまる
西の丸
1. western citadel; west wing of the Edo castle (where the heir apparent or retired shogun would live)See also 江戸城
2. Nishinomaru