1.
Western-style; in the Western manner
Designating something modeled on Western (especially European or American) conventions, in contrast to 日本式 or 和式 (Japanese-style).
西洋式のトイレ。
A Western-style toilet.
西洋式の食事に慣れてきた。
I've gotten used to Western-style meals.
明治時代に、西洋式の建築が多く導入された。
In the Meiji era, many Western-style buildings were introduced.
Compound of 西洋 (the West) + the suffix 式 (style, system). The 式 suffix produces many style/type words: 日本式 (Japanese-style), 新式 (new style), 結婚式 (wedding ceremony).
GRAMMAR:
- As a noun modifier: 西洋式の + noun
- As a predicate: 西洋式だ / です
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 洋式: Western-style — shorter, more common in everyday contexts (especially 洋式トイレ)
- 西洋風: Western in feel — softer; emphasizes a Western-like atmosphere rather than strict conformity
- 欧米式: European/American style — narrower; specifies Europe and North America