西国 [さいごく;さいこく] /(n) (1) western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)/(n) (2) western nations (esp. India or Europe)/(n) (3) (See 西国三十三所) thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)/(n) (4) (See 西国巡礼) pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon/EntL2192570/