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

upper, over

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

the first volume in a two- or three-volume set

【Conjunction】after; on the basis of; upon

letter challenging someone to a duel

government ministry / Chinese province

saving, conservation