noun
Izumo; former province in present-day Shimane Prefecture
Historical term referring to an old province of Japan. Now used mainly in historical contexts, place names, and cultural references (e.g., Izumo Taisha).
出雲大社は島根県にある有名な神社です。
Izumo Taisha is a famous shrine in Shimane Prefecture.
出雲国はかつて日本の地方行政区分の一つでし
Izumo Province was once one of the regional administrative divisions of Japan.
The name 出雲 (Izumo) is of ancient origin, likely predating the introduction of kanji. The kanji are ateji (当て字) used phonetically, and the exact etymology is uncertain.