Japanese

りょうど
Meaning: territory; domain; land
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

領
土

Example sentences

The country expanded its territory.
その国の皇帝は、広大な領土を統治していた。
The emperor of that country ruled over a vast territory.
隣国領土を侵攻する。
To invade neighboring territory.
政府は領土の奪還に成功した。
The government succeeded in recapturing the territory.
魏は三国の中で最大の領土を誇っていた。
Wei boasted the largest territory among the Three Kingdoms.
大国が他国の領土を租借する合意に至った。
The major powers reached an agreement to lease the territory of another country.
隣国がこの肥沃な領土を覬覦している。
The neighboring country is eyeing this fertile territory.
広い宇宙から見れば、人類の領土争いなど蝸牛之争に過ぎない。
Viewed from the vast universe, mankind's territorial disputes are nothing more than a petty squabble.

Usage Notes

Refers to the land or area under the jurisdiction of a state or ruler.

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