history / the study of history

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

Northern Wei

Cao Wei (220–265)

(historical) Wei (魏) army

stairs used in emergencies

state of emergency (unusually difficult or dangerous situation)