western nations 西国 [さいこく] /(n) (1) (abbr) the western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)/(2) western nations (esp. India or Europe)/(3) 33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara/(4) a pilgrimage of these temples/ ------- 西国 [さいごく] /(n) (1) (abbr) the western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)/(2) western nations (esp. India or Europe)/(3) 33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara/(4) a pilgrimage of these temples/ |