西国

Readings

Kana: さいごく、さいこく

Romaji: saigoku, saikoku

Definitions

noun

1

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

Note: abbreviation

2

western nations (esp. India or Europe)

3

33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara

See also: 西国三十三所

4

a pilgrimage of these temples

See also: 西国巡礼

Kanji

西

Readings: セイ、 サイ、 ス、 にし

Meanings: west, Spain

国

Readings: コク、 くに

Meaning: country