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Meaning of 総領(そうりょう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

総領, 惣領, 總領
Kana Reading
そうりょう
Romaji
sōryō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    eldest child; oldest child; first-born child
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    child who carries on the family name
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)

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JLPT 1

all

On: ソウ

Kun: いそが.しい, そうじて

12 strokes

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JLPT 2

jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

On: リョウ

Kun: えり

14 strokes

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JLPT 2

general, whole, all, full, total

On: ソウ

Kun: す.べて, すべ.て, ふさ

14 strokes

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collect, overall, altogether

On: ソウ

Kun: す.べて, すべ.て, ふさ

17 strokes

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