noun
daimyo
DEYE-myoh
Daimyo (noun) means a powerful feudal lord in pre-modern Japan who controlled large areas of land. Example: “Each daimyo commanded his own army of samurai.”
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A powerful feudal lord in pre-modern Japan who controlled large areas of land.
"Each daimyo commanded his own army of samurai."
"The shogun kept the daimyo in check by requiring them to spend part of each year in the capital."
How to use daimyo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA regional feudal lord in historical Japan, ranking below the shogun but ruling his own domain.
Common pairings
a powerful daimyo
daimyo domain
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Word forms
- Plural
- daimyos, daimyoes
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Etymology
From Japanese daimyō, literally "great name," ultimately from Chinese characters meaning "great" and "name."
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What does “daimyo” mean?
The word “daimyo” means a powerful feudal lord in pre-modern Japan who controlled large areas of land. In plain terms, a regional feudal lord in historical Japan, ranking below the shogun but ruling his own domain.
How do you pronounce “daimyo”?
“Daimyo” is pronounced DEYE-myoh (/ˈdaɪ.mjoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “daimyo” in a sentence?
Here is “daimyo” used in a sentence: “Each daimyo commanded his own army of samurai.”
What part of speech is “daimyo”?
“Daimyo” is a noun.
Where does the word “daimyo” come from?
The word “daimyo” comes from Chinese. From Japanese daimyō, literally "great name," ultimately from Chinese characters meaning "great" and "name.".
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