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侯

侯: marquis

marquis; feudal lord
9 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 4 words here

Readings

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Not 候 (天候, 気候). 侯 is for nobility: 侯爵 (marquis), 諸侯 (feudal lords).

Key words

侯爵こうしゃくmarquis
諸侯しょこうthe feudal lords
王侯貴族おうこうきぞくroyalty and nobility
王侯おうこうprinces and nobles

Example sentences

The marquis's eldest daughter got engaged to the prince of the neighboring country.

In the Zhou era, the feudal lords each ruled their own territories.

I watched a film depicting the lives of royalty and nobles.

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