
KANJI
侯
marquis
feudal lord, lord, daimyo
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
こう
Example sentences
侯爵は国の重要な決定に深く関わっていた。
The marquis was deeply involved in important national decisions.
彼は若くして侯爵の位を継ぎ、その責任を全うした。
He inherited the title of marquis at a young age and fulfilled his responsibilities.
その侯は領民から深く慕われ、長く善政を敷いた。
That marquis was deeply adored by his subjects and ruled with good governance for a long time.
Practice exercises
1
侯
Answer
こう
2
侯
Answer
marquisfeudal lordnobleman
3
侯爵
marquis (noble title)
Answer
こうしゃく
4
諸侯
feudal lords
Answer
しょこう
5
侯国
marquisate; domain of a marquis
Answer
こうこく
6
侯門
gates of a noble's mansion; noble family
Answer
こうもん