noun
Japanese territory
Refers to land or maritime areas under Japanese sovereignty. Often used in geopolitical or historical contexts.
この島は日本領です。
This island is Japanese territory.
日本領の範囲は国際法で定められている。
The extent of Japanese territory is defined by international law.
日本 is the country name 'Japan', whereas 日本領 refers to the territory belonging to Japan.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 領 (territory, domain). The reading にほんりょう follows standard on'yomi readings.