noun
Christian daimyō; daimyō who converted to Christianity
Historical term referring to a Japanese feudal lord who adopted Christianity during the 16th century, especially in the Sengoku and early Edo periods.
See also: 大名
大友宗麟は有名なキリシタン大名の一人です。
Ōtomo Sōrin is one of the famous Christian daimyō.
The Christian daimyō protected missionaries and allowed the construction of churches.