a dynasty

the above / the top (position or direction) / the surface of / superior in skill, age, level, etc.

in addition; furthermore / on top of (which)

(Ibaraki dialect) short, brief

short, brief / short, brief (in time) / short (in space, from one point to another) / short, brief (in length, such as a text or speech) / (archaic) short (in height)

history / the study of history

a novelty / Short for 新暦 (shinreki): the Gregorian calendar / Short for 新株 (shinkabu) / Short for 新銀 (shingin) / Short for 新造 (shinzō)

(historical or contemporary) any of several kingdoms, empires, or states of the Chinese people

the central part of a country, historically, commonly known as the capital city or the main region, where an emperor or other ruler resides / something within a country

Short for 中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō): the Chūgoku region of Japan