藩主 Feudal Lord

Meaning

Primary

Feudal Lord

Alternative

Daimyo

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The master of a fiefdom is the feudal lord. We also call them Daimyo.

Reading

はんしゅ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

藩主の墓に参ってきた。

We went to visit the daimyo’s tomb.

Kanji Composition

• 藩
  • はん
  • Fiefdom
• 主
  • しゅ
  • Master