noun
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.
彼は西洋の歴史を研究している。
He is researching Western history.