Kyuushuu
Kyushu
proper noun
The nine states. This refers to a section of Japan from a long time ago that was presumably made up of nine states. Now it's just one big island, though, and that island is Kyuushuu. Go take a look at a map and find this giant island, it's a cool part of Japan!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
九州に行ったことはありますか？
Have you ever been to Kyushu?
九州のマンゴーは、おいしいです。
Mangoes from Kyushu are delicious.
九州の方言は、全国の男の人から人気です。
Kyushu dialect is popular among men nationwide.