条里制
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Meanings
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jōri system; ancient land subdivision system
historical term
Historical term for the grid-based land division system used in ancient Japan, based on the jō (条) and ri (里) units. Primarily encountered in historical or archaeological contexts.
The jōri system is one of the land systems of ancient Japan.
Remnants of the jōri system still remain in this area.