Jurisdiction in Japanese
"jurisdiction" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "jurisdiction". The most common choice is shown first.
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jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign
Reading: ryou
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'command' (令), representing the domain commanded as a leader.
What it carries
Symbolizes territory, dominion, and jurisdiction. Represents the reach of power and lands governed responsibly.
Related kanji for "jurisdiction"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for jurisdiction?
The most common kanji for "jurisdiction" is 領, read as ryou. It means jurisdiction, dominion, territory. Related kanji: 管 (jurisdiction).
How many strokes does 領 have?
領 has 14 strokes.