jiedushi; regional military governor (ancient China)
Historical term for a powerful regional military governor in Tang-dynasty China and later periods. Used mainly in historical or academic contexts.
唐代の節度使は、軍事と行政の両方の権限を持っていた。
The jiedushi of the Tang dynasty held both military and administrative authority.
安禄山は節度使として大きな力を持っていた。
An Lushan wielded great power as a jiedushi.
From Chinese 節度使 (jiédùshǐ), a historical title for a regional military governor. The Japanese reading is on'yomi.