an inland prefecture in the 近畿 (Kinki) region of Japan; its capital city is 大津 (Ōtsu, “Otsu”)

point (at, to) / indicate; specify; point out / (shogi, chess) play (the game or a move); move (a piece); make (a move)

a freshwater lake

Alternative spelling of 近江 (Ōmi): Ōmi Province / Alternative spelling of 近江 (Ōmi): the ancient name for 琵琶湖 (Biwako, “Lake Biwa”) / a surname

part, portion / copy of a newspaper or book

existence / being; entity

exist

Shiga (a prefecture of Japan)

placename, toponym

the present, now