勘当 (かんどう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000 Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
disinheritance; disowning
Formal term for cutting off a family member, especially a child, from inheritance and family ties. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
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In the Edo period, disinheritance was a serious punishment.