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“Western nations” in Japanese

Short answer
西国 saigoku さいごく

Western nations in Japanese is “西国” (saigoku). Full meaning: western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara).

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