General term for a monarch or ruler of a country. In modern contexts, often refers to foreign kings or historical sovereigns.
daimyo ruling one or more provinces (Edo period)
Historical term for a daimyo whose domain encompassed at least one entire province during the Edo period. Not used in modern contexts.
The king of that country was loved and respected by his people.
During the Edo period, a kokushu held particularly high status among daimyo.
daimyo ruling one or more provinces (Edo period)
Compound of 国 (country) and 主 (master, lord). The reading こくしゅ follows the on'yomi of both characters.