(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

Kyūjitai form of 図書館: library

birth certificate

Kyūjitai form of 証明書

death certificate

reference book (book providing factual information)

Kyūjitai form of 伝道の書