ancient times, antiquity, remote ages

literature

(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

importance

stairs used in emergencies

state of emergency (unusually difficult or dangerous situation)

(phonetics) place of articulation