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

to use one's head

use one thing for many purposes / work someone hard

Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)

(less polite) frequently asked questions; FAQ

intonation, accent, modulation, inflection

desire, greed