西国 さいごく
saigoku

Noun

1. western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)

Noun

2. western nations (esp. India or Europe)

Noun

3. thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)

Related to 西国三十三所
Noun

4. pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon

Related to 西国巡礼
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