豪族 (gouzoku) Japanese meaning: powerful family | KotomoraPowerful clans in ancient times built large burial mounds.
This region was originally ruled by a certain powerful family.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の豪族the powerful clan of a region
The powerful clan of this region had long controlled the surrounding villages.
豪族が勢力を伸ばすfor a powerful clan to extend its influence
That powerful clan extended its influence by expanding its farmland.
豪族を滅ぼすto destroy/defeat a powerful clan
The imperial court destroyed the powerful clan that had rebelled.
