a male given name

society (group of people sharing culture) / a class, a world of a certain group

(historical or contemporary) any of several kingdoms, empires, or states of the Chinese people

the central part of a country, historically, commonly known as the capital city or the main region, where an emperor or other ruler resides / something within a country

Short for 中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō): the Chūgoku region of Japan

a surname

urban prefecture

The prefectural governments of Osaka and Kyoto.

upper, over

the start / a high place; the top / one with higher rank