noun
Historical term for a lord who ruled over a territory in feudal Japan. Often used in historical contexts or fantasy settings.
この地域は江戸時代に有力な領主が治めていた。
This region was ruled by a powerful feudal lord during the Edo period.
ゲームの中で、プレイヤーは小さな村の領主になる。
In the game, the player becomes the lord of a small village.