Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 家老(かろう) in Japanese

家老
Kana Reading
かろう
Romaji
karō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    chief retainer; daimyo's minister


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

6 strokes

old man, old age, grow old

On'Yomi: ロウ

Kun'Yomi: お.いる, ふ.ける

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いえ, や, うち

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