noun
Ōmi Province
Historical province in Japan, corresponding to present-day Shiga Prefecture. Used in historical contexts.
近江は琵琶湖のほとりに位置する旧国名です。
Ōmi is the name of an old province located on the shores of Lake Biwa.
The name 近江 (Ōmi) is of ancient origin, traditionally interpreted as 'near the lake' (referring to Lake Biwa). The exact derivation is uncertain.