Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 総領(そうりょう) in Japanese

総領, 惣領, 總領
Kana Reading
そうりょう
Romaji
sōryō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    eldest child; oldest child; first-born child
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    child who carries on the family name
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

all

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: いそが.しい, そうじて

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JLPT 2

14 strokes

jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: えり

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JLPT 2

14 strokes

general, whole, all, full, total

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: す.べて, すべ.て, ふさ

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17 strokes

collect, overall, altogether

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: す.べて, すべ.て, ふさ

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