How to say 'Territory' in Japanese | 領

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The Japanese word for Territory is 'Ryou', written as 領 in Japanese.'Territory' in hiragana is りょう.

word

領

Meaning

Territory

Reading

りょう

ryou

Kanji

領Territory

Explanation

The Japanese suffix '領 (りょう)' refers to a territory or domain. It is often used in compound words to denote areas under control or jurisdiction, such as a country's territory or a feudal lord's domain. For example: the territory of Japan「日本の領土」(にほんのりょうど). The lord's domain「領主の領地」(りょうしゅのりょうち). This suffix is commonly seen in historical or political contexts, emphasizing control or ownership over a specific area.

Part Of Speech

suffix

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5955

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 領

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

領

Meaning

Territory

Words Related to 領 Through the Kanji 領

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 領 as well.

word

領域

Meaning

Territory, Domain

word

大統領

Meaning

President

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占領

Meaning

Occupation

word

要領

Meaning

Essentials

word

領事館

Meaning

Consulate

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領収書

Meaning

Receipt

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領土

Meaning

Territory

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領主

Meaning

Lord

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