Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 宗主国(そうしゅこく) in Japanese

宗主国
Kana Reading
そうしゅこく
Romaji
sōshukoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    suzerain state; state that controls another in international affairs, but allows it domestic sovereignty


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence

On'Yomi: シュウ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: むね

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

lord, chief, master, main thing, principal

On'Yomi: シュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ぬし, おも, あるじ

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

country

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: くに

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