(Chinese mythology) the suanni that was one of the nine sons of the dragon

(Chinese mythology) a suanni, a cross between a dragon and a lion / (loosely, rare) Synonym of 獅子 (shishi, “lion”)

tradition / legend / folklore

in addition; furthermore / on top of (which)

the above / the top (position or direction) / the surface of / superior in skill, age, level, etc.

lion / the seat of a famous priest

Short for 中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō): the Chūgoku region of Japan

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

(historical or contemporary) any of several kingdoms, empires, or states of the Chinese people

a surname