Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 西国(さいごく) in Japanese

西国
Kana Reading
さいごく, さいこく
Romaji
saigoku, saikoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    western nations (esp. India or Europe)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    a pilgrimage of these temples


Related Kanji

西 JLPT 5

6 strokes

west, Spain

On'Yomi: セイ, サイ, ス

Kun'Yomi: にし

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

country

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: くに

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