(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

to cook, to prepare (food) / to deal with, to handle

Alternative form of 料理

first, initial / one-eyed

stairs used in emergencies

state of emergency (unusually difficult or dangerous situation)

a Beijinger(s)