KANJI
藩
feudal domain
clan, enclosure, barrier, protection
Kun'yomi
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On'yomi
はん
Example sentences
江戸時代、日本は多くの藩に分かれて統治されていました。
During the Edo period, Japan was divided into many feudal domains and governed.
この藩は、独自の文化と経済発展を遂げ、全国的に知られていました。
This domain achieved unique cultural and economic development and was known nationwide.
明治維新後、藩は廃止され、新しい行政区画としての県が設置されました。
After the Meiji Restoration, the feudal domains were abolished, and prefectures were established as new administrative divisions.
Practice exercises
1
藩
Answer
はん
2
藩
Answer
feudal domainclanprincipality
3
藩主
lord of a feudal domain
Answer
はんしゅ
4
藩邸
feudal domain's residence (especially in Edo)
Answer
はんてい
5
廃藩置県
abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures (a historical event)
Answer
はいはんちけん
6
藩閥
clan clique; domain clique
Answer
はんばつ