豪族
Meanings
1
powerful family; powerful clan
Historical term for a locally or regionally influential family or clan, especially in ancient and medieval Japan. Often used in historical contexts.
Powerful 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.