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.

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