Japanese

りょうしゅ
Meaning: feudal lord; landowner
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

領
主

Example sentences

Medieval lords ruled the land centered around their castles.
その領主の姫君は、その美しさで広く知られていた。
The daughter of the local lord was widely known for her beauty.
その領主は領民から慕われていた
That lord was loved by his people.
農民たちは領主に窮状を直訴した。
The farmers made a direct appeal to the feudal lord about their distressed circumstances.
当時の領主は過酷な聚斂を行い、領民を苦しめた。
The lord of the time practiced harsh tax collection, causing great suffering to his people.

Usage Notes

Refers to a ruler who owns and governs a specific territory, common in feudal systems.

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