to research, to study

(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

talent

a mediocre or uninteresting talent / a person of little talent; a feckless person

a female given name

Alternative spelling of 何歳 (“how old”)

three, 3 / third