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領
Territory, Domain, Area
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 領 is frequently used in government, technology, and education. Words like 領土 (territory) and 領収書 (receipt) are among the most common compounds encountered in daily life.
Memory Trick
Imagine a king standing at the border of his kingdom, protecting his territory. That land under his control helps you remember 領 means 'territory.'
Readings
Onyomi: リョウ (ryou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
領土
りょうど (ryoudo)
Territory
領収書
りょうしゅうしょ (ryoushuusho)
Receipt
領域
りょういき (ryouiki)
Area, Domain
要領
ようりょう (youryou)
Point, Knack
Example Sentence
レジ で 領収書 を もらいました。
レジ で りょうしゅうしょ を もらいました。
reji de ryoushuusho o moraimashita
I received a receipt at the register.