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政所 【まんどころ】
- [n] official in charge of the administration of domains and general affairs of powerful noble families (from the middle of the Heian period)
- [n] titled lady (legal wife of an important official)
- [n] government office related to finances (Kamakura and Muromachi periods)
- [n] clerk working for large temples and shrines
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 政 | Politics, Government | セイ, ショウ | まつりごと, まん |
| 所 | Place, Extent | ショ | ところ, -ところ, どころ, とこ |
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