Meaning of 惣領 in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of 惣領

そうりょう(souryou) 【 総領 ·惣領 ·總領 】

総領惣總 Kanji Details

  1. (n) eldest child; oldest child; first-born child
  2. child who carries on the family name
  3. pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces →Related words: 律令制 , 総領
  4. head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)
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