Quick answer
領 is the kanji for "Fief / Reign / Dominion". A common reading is えり (eri). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Fief / Reign / Dominion
Also : Fief · Reign · Dominion · Territory · Jurisdiction
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 領 represents 'JURISDICTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of jurisdiction.
On-reading: りょう — remember this sound by associating it with jurisdiction. Kun-reading: えり.
Example Sentences
大統領に対して、多くの批判があります。
だいとうりょうにたいして、おおくのひはんがあります。
There is much criticism toward the president.
領土問題を解決するために、両国が交渉を続けています。
りょうどもんだいをかいけつするために、りょうこくがこうしょうをつづけています。
Both countries continue negotiations to resolve the territorial issue.
Vocabulary using 領
Learn 領 with Spaced Repetition
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