noun
the East; the Orient; East Asia
Refers broadly to East Asia, often contrasted with 西洋 (the West). Used in geographical, cultural, and historical contexts.
See also: 西洋
東洋の文化に興味があります。
I am interested in Eastern culture.
東洋と西洋の考え方の違いについて話し合った。
We discussed the differences between Eastern and Western ways of thinking.
noun
Dated term used in China to refer to Japan. Not used in modern Japanese to mean Japan.
中国の古い文献では、日本を「東洋」と呼ぶことがある。
In old Chinese texts, Japan is sometimes referred to as 東洋.