Vocabulary What does 西 (にし, nishi) mean? 西 (にし, nishi) means west. Quick factsReadingにしRomajinishiPart of speechnounLevel (estimated, JLPT framework)N5 西にしN5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnishiwest1noun westExample sentences太陽(たいよう)は西(にし)に沈(しず)みます。The sun sets in the west.駅(えき)は町(まち)の西(にし)にあります。The station is on the west side of town.Kanji in this word西west