Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 雑徭(ぞうよう) in Japanese

雑徭
Kana Reading
ぞうよう, ざつよう
Romaji
zōyō, zatsuyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    forced labour (labor) imposed upon commoners (ritsuryo period)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

14 strokes

miscellaneous

On'Yomi: ザツ, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: まじ.える, まじ.る

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13 strokes

compulsory service to the state, corvee

On'Yomi: ヨウ, エウ

Kun'Yomi: えだち, ふぞろ.い, つかい

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