西
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西国
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- 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)
- 4
pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon