Daimyo in Japanese
"daimyo" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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marquis, lord, daimyo
Reading: kou
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and phonetic. Person shooting arrow.
What it carries
Marquis, feudal lords, nobility. Represents peerage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for daimyo?
The most common kanji for "daimyo" is 侯, read as kou. It means marquis, lord, daimyo. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 侯 have?
侯 has 9 strokes.