JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
領 — jurisdiction
- Reading
- リョウ・えり
- Meaning
- jurisdiction; dominion; territory; fief; reign
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
領 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リョウ・えり and it means jurisdiction; dominion; territory; fief; reign. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
領 appears in everyday japanese words such as 占領 (occupation), 領土 (dominion) and 領地 (territory).
Japanese words containing 領
Frequently asked questions
What does 領 mean in Japanese?
領 means jurisdiction; dominion; territory; fief; reign in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 領 read?
領 is read リョウ・えり. Reading it inside real words — 占領 and 領土 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 領 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 領 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 領 in a word?
A common word containing 領 is 占領 (せんりょう) — "occupation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 領 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 領 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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