This is the 7830th most frequent Japanese word.
和洋
"和洋" means "Japanese and Western."
The term 和洋 here refers to elements or styles that denote Japanese (和) and Western (洋) cultures, emphasizing their combination or blend (折衷).
彼の家には和洋折衷のデザインが見られる。
His house exhibits a fusion of Japanese and Western designs.
In this sentence, 和洋 represents the types of cuisine offered: Japanese (和) and Western (洋), demonstrating a variety in the meal selection.
和洋の料理が並ぶバイキング方式の食事を楽しんだ。
We enjoyed a buffet-style meal that included Japanese and Western dishes.
Here, 和洋 is used to compare aspects of systems (educational systems) originating from Japanese (和) and Western (洋) perspectives.