Definition of 西国 (さいごく)

さいごく

西国

さいごく

saigoku

noun
1.
the western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)(abbreviation)
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
See also:西国巡礼
Other readings:
西国【さいこく】
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