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惣領 【そうりょう】

  1. [n] eldest child; oldest child; first-born child
  2. [n] child who carries on the family name
  3. [n] pre-ritsuryō official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces
  4. [n] head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
惣 All ソウ すべ.て
領 Jurisdiction, Dominion, Territory, Fief, Reign リョウ えり 5