【さいごく】

Frequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)
  2. western nations (esp. India or Europe)
  3. thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)see also
  4. pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannonsee also
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  • 【さいごく】【さいこく】Frequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
  • さいごく
  • さいこく
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)
    2. This meaning refers to the geographical region in Japan known for its cultural and historical significance, particularly the western areas like Kyushu and parts of Kinki.
    Kyushu is located in the western part of Japan.
    The culture of the western part of Japan is rich and fascinating.
  2. western nations (esp. India or Europe)
    3. This usage refers to countries in the western part of the world, particularly highlighting cultural or political aspects in contrast to Eastern nations.
    The influence of western nations can also be seen in Japanese culture.
    Many tourists from western nations visit Japan.
  3. thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)
    4. This refers to a specific pilgrimage route that includes a collection of temples in the Kinki region, notable for their connection to Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion.
    The thirty-three temples of the pilgrimage are famous for their Kannon statues.
    He decided to visit the temples of the thirty-three pilgrimage.
  4. pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
    5. This meaning emphasizes the practice of visiting these temples as a form of spiritual journey or pilgrimage in Japanese Buddhism.
    She left on a journey to pilgrimage through the thirty-three temples.
    The pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples is an important event for many believers.
Generated collocations (experimental)
pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannonさんじゅうさん三十三thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannonculture of the western part of Japantravel to the western part of Japanfamous places in the western part of Japanどう道western highwayimports from western nationswestern regionhistory of the western part of Japandialects of the western region
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