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What is the Kanji for 'Territory'? | 領

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Territory', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Territory' is 領.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Territory

    Reading

    onyomiりょう

    ryou

    Parts

    Orders Page

    Example Word

    領土: territory. The Japanese noun '領土 (りょうど)' refers to 'territory', specifically the land or area that is under the control or jurisdiction of a particular country or ruler. It is often used in political, geographical, or historical contexts. For example: Japan's territory includes many islands「日本の領土には多くの島が含まれている」(にほんのりょうどにはおおくのしまがふくまれている). The dispute over the territory continues「領土をめぐる争いは続いている」(りょうどをめぐるあらそいはつづいている). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    797

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Orders

    radical

    Meaning

    Page

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    領域

    Meaning

    Territory, Domain

    word

    大統領

    Meaning

    President

    word

    占領

    Meaning

    Occupation

    word

    要領

    Meaning

    Essentials

    word

    Meaning

    Territory

    word

    領事館

    Meaning

    Consulate

    word

    領収書

    Meaning

    Receipt

    word

    領土

    Meaning

    Territory

    word

    領主

    Meaning

    Lord

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 令 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Life

    kanji

    Meaning

    Age

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small bell, Buzzer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zero

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 頁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Topic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kind, Type

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ask, Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deposit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Amount, Forehead

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Order, Obey

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incline, Lean

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frequently, Frequent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look back, Review

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appear, Manifest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stubborn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Necessary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approximate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chin

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 領 mean?

領 means 'Territory'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.