藩はん知ち事じ

noun

governor of a feudal domain (1869-1871)

Historical term for the official appointed to govern a domain during the brief period after the Meiji Restoration, before the abolition of the domains in 1871. Also referred to as 知藩事.

See also: 知藩事

• 明めい治じ2年ねん、各かく藩はんに藩はん知ち事じが置おかれた。

  In 1869, a governor was appointed for each feudal domain.

• 藩はん知ち事じは旧きゅう藩はん主しゅが任にん命めいされることが多おおかった。

  The former domain lords were often appointed as governors.