| さ | い |
|---|---|
| 西 |
| ご | く |
|---|---|
| 国 |
noun
- western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki).
- western nations (esp. India or Europe).
- thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara).
- pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
西国 | さいごく | |||||||
|
西国 | さいこく |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
west, Spain
にし サイ セイ (2nd, N5)