領
jurisdiction · dominion · territory · fief · reign
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
令 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'command' (令), representing the domain commanded as a leader.
Symbolism
Symbolizes territory, dominion, and jurisdiction. Represents the reach of power and lands governed responsibly.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
不得要領
ふとくようりょう
vague; ambiguous; noncommittal; vague
本領安堵
ほんりょうあんど
recognition and guarantee, by the shogunate, of ownership of the inherited estate of a samurai who pledged allegiance to it (in the Kamakura and early Muromachi periods); recognition and guarantee, by the shogunate, of ownership of the inherited estate of a samurai who pledged allegiance to it (in the Kamakura and early Muromachi periods)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 領 mean in Japanese?
領 means jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign.
How do you read 領?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: えり (eri).
How many strokes does 領 have?
領 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 領 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 領 (jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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