領
Kanji · N2
領 / jurisdiction
Kanji for jurisdiction, dominion, or territory.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | えり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
領 carries the meaning jurisdiction, dominion, or territory.
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Common compounds with 領
受領書じゅりょうしょreceipt
副大統領ふくだいとうりょうvice president
領袖りょうしゅうleader / chief / boss
大統領だいとうりょうpresident
領収書りょうしゅうしょformal receipt
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