also: なかにっぽん
noun
central Japan
Refers to the central region of Japan, often contrasted with 東日本 (eastern Japan) and 西日本 (western Japan).
中日本は東日本と西日本の中間に位置する。
Central Japan is located between eastern and western Japan.
Refers to western Japan, in contrast to 中日本 which denotes the central region.
Standard kanji spelling for the region of central Japan.
Alternate reading with geminated consonant; less common than なかにほん.
Compound of 中 (naka, 'middle') and 日本 (Nihon, 'Japan').