Meaning of 領主(りょうしゅ) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 領主

Kana Reading りょうしゅ

Romaji ryōshu

Examples of 領主, りょうしゅ in a sentence

彼らは新領主を尊敬できなかった。

They were not able to respect their new lord.
日本の封建時代には、最大の土地を所有した領主は「大名」と呼ばれた。

In feudal Japan, the lord with the largest land holdings was called a "daimyo."
小作人達は領主に反抗して蜂起した。

The peasants rose up in rebellion against the ruler.

領 JLPT 2

14 strokes

jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: えり

主 JLPT 4

5 strokes

lord, chief, master, main thing, principal

On'Yomi: シュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ぬし, おも, あるじ

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