EntL2192570 西国 [さいごく;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) (See 西国三十三所) 33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara/(4) (See 西国巡礼) a pilgrimage of these temples/EntL2192570/ |