“Kansai region” in Japanese
Short answer
Kansai region in Japanese is “関西地方” (kansaichihou). Full meaning: Kansai region (center-west area of Japan comprising Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures).
Other ways to say “Kansai region” in Japanese
上方
jouhou Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period), Kyoto-Osaka region, Kansai region; upper part, upper region, region above
関西圏
kansaiken Kansai area, Kansai region
上がた
kamigata Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period), Kyoto-Osaka region, Kansai region; upper part, upper region, region above
かみがた
kamigata Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period), Kyoto-Osaka region, Kansai region; upper part, upper region, region above
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