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A1 noun #3,594 الأكثر شيوعاً 10 دقيقة للقراءة

領土

ryōdo الأكثر شيوعاً #3,594

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح 領土 في 30 ثانية

الشرح 領土 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word '領土' (ryōdo) in your daily life. However, it is useful to recognize it as a word for 'territory' or 'the country's land.' Imagine a map of Japan. The land inside the lines is the 領土. You can think of it as a very big 'place' (basho) that belongs to a king or a government. If you see this word in a beginner's book, it usually just means 'the land that belongs to a country.' For now, just remember that 領 (ryō) means 'rule' and 土 (do) means 'dirt' or 'earth.' You might hear it in very simple stories about kings and queens. It is much more formal than 'watashi no kuni' (my country). In A1, we focus on simple things, so treat 領土 as a special word for countries and history. It is a noun, so you can use it like 'kore wa 領土 desu' (This is territory).

At the A2 level, you can start to understand where 領土 is used. You will see it in news headlines or simple history lessons. While you would use 'kuni' (country) for most things, 領土 is specifically about the 'land area.' For example, if you are talking about an island, you might say 'This island is Japan's territory' (Kono shima wa Nihon no 領土 desu). You should learn that it is a formal word. You don't use it for your house or your school. You use it for big things like nations. It is a good word to know if you like playing strategy games or watching historical anime. You might also see it in the phrase '領土を広げる' (ryōdo o hirogeru), which means 'to expand territory.' This is a common action for characters in stories who want to be powerful. It helps you understand the difference between 'land' as a thing you step on and 'land' as a thing a government controls.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 領土 in discussions about history, geography, and news. You should understand that it is a 'sovereign area.' This means it's not just land, but land with laws. You can start using collocations like '領土問題' (ryōdo mondai - territorial dispute). This is a very common topic in Japanese media. If you are talking about the history of your own country, you can use 領土 to describe how the borders changed over time. You should also be able to distinguish it from '領域' (ryōiki), which is used for abstract areas like 'the field of science.' In B1, you are expected to handle more formal topics, and 領土 is a key word for that. You can say things like 'The two countries are fighting over territory' (Futatsu no kuni ga 領土 o megutte arasotte iru). It shows you have a more advanced vocabulary than someone who just uses 'kuni' or 'tochi.'

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you should have a firm grasp of the legal and political nuances of 領土. You should understand that it is part of the concept of 'sovereignty' (主権 - shuken). You will encounter this word in complex news articles, academic texts, and formal debates. You should be familiar with related terms like '領海' (ryōkai - territorial waters) and '領空' (ryōkū - airspace). A B2 learner should be able to explain a territorial dispute in simple terms using this vocabulary. You might also use it metaphorically in business to describe market share, though you should know that '領域' or 'シェア' (share) is often more common. You should also recognize the historical term '領地' (ryōchi) and know that 領土 is the modern equivalent. Using 領土 correctly in a formal essay about international relations is a hallmark of B2 proficiency. You can discuss how globalization is changing the concept of national territory.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you are expected to understand the intricate legal frameworks surrounding 領土. This includes international treaties, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and historical justifications for territorial claims. You should be able to read and discuss scholarly articles that use 領土 in the context of geopolitics (地政学 - chiseigaku). You should also be sensitive to the emotional and nationalistic weight the word carries in Japan and other countries. At this level, you can use the word in sophisticated ways, such as discussing '領土の不可侵性' (ryōdo no fukashinsei - the inviolability of territory). You should also be able to use the word in professional legal or diplomatic contexts. Your understanding should extend to how 領土 is represented in classical literature or historical documents versus modern legal codes. You should be able to argue both sides of a territorial issue using precise, formal language.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, your mastery of 領土 should be indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You should be able to navigate the most dense legal, philosophical, and historical texts regarding territoriality. This includes understanding the evolution of the concept from feudal 'ryōchi' to the modern Westphalian state system's 'ryōdo.' You can engage in high-level academic debates about the 'deterritorialization' of the digital world and whether the concept of 領土 applies to cyberspace. You should be able to interpret subtle nuances in diplomatic statements where the choice of 領土 over another word might signal a shift in policy. Furthermore, you should be able to use the word in creative writing or high-level rhetoric to evoke specific nationalistic or historical sentiments. You are essentially a specialist who can use this word as a tool for precise communication in law, politics, and history at the highest levels of Japanese society.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

領土 في 30 ثانية

領土 (ryōdo) is a formal Japanese noun meaning national territory, used mainly in political, legal, and historical contexts to describe a country's land.
It is composed of the kanji for 'govern' (領) and 'soil' (土), emphasizing the connection between land ownership and sovereign political authority.
Commonly found in news reports about 'territorial disputes' (領土問題) and history books, it is rarely used for personal property like houses or gardens.
Distinguish it from 土地 (physical land), 領域 (abstract domain), and 縄張り (animal/casual turf) to ensure you use the correct level of formality.

The Japanese word 領土 (りょうど - ryōdo) is a formal and specific noun that translates directly to 'territory' in English. It refers to the land area over which a state, nation, or ruler exercises sovereign authority. Unlike more common words for land such as 土地 (tochi), which usually refers to a physical plot of ground or real estate, 領土 carries heavy political, legal, and historical weight. It encompasses the soil, the inland waters, and the air space above it that belongs to a specific country. In modern Japanese society, you will most frequently encounter this word in the context of international relations, history textbooks, news reports regarding border disputes, or grand-scale strategy games. It is not a word you would typically use to describe your backyard or the neighborhood park unless you were speaking metaphorically about your personal 'space' or 'domain'.

Political Context: In political science, 領土 is one of the three essential elements of a state, alongside a permanent population and a government. It defines the physical limits of a nation's laws and jurisdiction.

Historical Context: In the context of the Sengoku period (Warring States period), daimyo (feudal lords) fought specifically to expand their 領土 to increase their tax base and military power.

国の領土を守ることは、政府の最も重要な責務の一つです。 (Protecting the nation's territory is one of the most important duties of the government.)

Understanding the nuance of 領土 requires recognizing its association with 'sovereignty' (主権 - shuken). When a country claims a piece of land as its 領土, it is asserting that its laws are the only ones that apply there. This is why the word is often paired with verbs like 拡大する (kakudai suru - to expand), 侵犯する (shinpan suru - to violate/trespass), or 割譲する (katsujō suru - to cede). In a more abstract sense, the word can be used in business to describe a company's market share or 'territory' in a competitive field, though 領域 (ryōiki - domain/area) is often preferred for conceptual boundaries.

歴史的に、多くの戦争が領土争いから始まりました。 (Historically, many wars have begun from territorial disputes.)

Legal Usage: In international law, 領土 includes not just the land, but also internal waters and the territorial sea extending from the coast.

When discussing the islands surrounding Japan, such as the Kuril Islands or the Senkaku Islands, the Japanese media exclusively uses the term 領土問題 (ryōdo mondai - territorial issues). This highlights how the word is inseparable from national identity and legal boundaries. If you use this word in a conversation, you are signaling that you are talking about something of high importance, often related to the state or a formal entity. For learners, it is important to distinguish this from 土地 (tochi), which is what you buy to build a house, and 場所 (basho), which is simply a location or place.

その島は、かつて王国の領土の一部でした。 (That island was once part of the kingdom's territory.)

探検家は新しい領土を求めて航海に出た。 (The explorers set sail in search of new territory.)

この地図には、当時の帝国の領土が記されている。 (This map shows the territory of the empire at that time.)

Using 領土 correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a noun and the specific verbs it typically pairs with. Since it is a formal word, it often appears in sentences describing actions of countries, governments, or historical figures. The most common structure is [Noun] + の + 領土 (The territory of [Noun]). For example, 日本の領土 (Japan's territory) or ローマ帝国の領土 (The territory of the Roman Empire). It can also function as a subject or an object in complex sentences dealing with law, war, or geography.

Expanding Territory: To talk about gaining more land, use 領土を拡大する (ryōdo o kakudai suru). This is common in history books describing empires.

ナポレオンはヨーロッパの広大な領土を支配した。 (Napoleon ruled over a vast territory in Europe.)

Another frequent usage is in the context of disputes. The term 領土紛争 (ryōdo funsō) means 'territorial dispute'. When one country enters another's territory without permission, it is called 領土侵犯 (ryōdo shinpan). These terms are essential for anyone reading Japanese news or studying international relations. In these contexts, the word is never replaced by 土地 because the legal status of the land is the point of the discussion.

Ceding Territory: The verb 割譲する (katsujō suru) is used specifically for giving up territory to another country after a treaty or war.

条約によって、その地域は隣国の領土となった。 (By the treaty, that region became the territory of the neighboring country.)

In a more figurative sense, you might hear 領土 in discussions about animal behavior. For instance, a lion protecting its territory can be described using this word, though 縄張り (nawabari) is the more common and natural term for animal 'turf'. Using 領土 for animals gives it a slightly more scientific or grand tone, as if the animal is a ruler of its own nation.

この川からあちら側は、すべて我々の王の領土です。 (From this river onwards, it is all our king's territory.)

軍隊は領土の境界線を守っている。 (The army is guarding the territorial borders.)

宇宙空間に領土を主張することはできるのだろうか。 (Is it possible to claim territory in outer space?)

You will encounter 領土 in several specific domains of Japanese life. The most prominent is the 7:00 PM NHK News or in the headlines of major newspapers like the Asahi or Yomiuri Shimbun. Japan has ongoing territorial discussions with Russia regarding the Northern Territories (北方領土 - hoppō ryōdo), with South Korea regarding Takeshima, and with China regarding the Senkaku Islands. Because these are constant topics in Japanese politics, the word 領土 is a staple of the national vocabulary despite its formality. In these reports, you'll hear phrases like 領土の保全 (hozen - preservation of territory) or 領土問題の解決 (kaiketsu - resolution of territorial issues).

News & Media: Journalists use this word to discuss sovereignty and international borders. It is almost never replaced with slang.

今日のニュースで、新しい領土問題が取り上げられた。 (A new territorial issue was featured on today's news.)

Another place you will hear this word is in educational settings. High school history classes (世界史 - seikaishi and 日本史 - nihonshi) are filled with it. Students learn about the expansion of the Mongol Empire, the colonization of Africa, and the shifting borders of Japan after World War II. In this context, 領土 acts as a technical term for the physical manifestation of political power through the ages.

Entertainment: Grand strategy games and fantasy anime (like 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime') use 領土 to describe the lands ruled by kings, demons, or nations.

ゲームの中で、敵の領土を占領した。 (I occupied the enemy's territory in the game.)

Finally, you may hear it in legal or academic lectures. Law students study the concept of 領土権 (ryōdoken - territorial rights), which is the right of a state to exercise exclusive authority over its land. While it is rare to hear it in a casual conversation at a café, if you were discussing the plot of a historical drama or the news of the day with a friend, the word would be perfectly appropriate. It carries a sense of gravity and intellectual engagement with the world.

その学者は、領土の歴史的変遷について講演した。 (The scholar lectured on the historical changes of territories.)

外交交渉によって、領土の境界が確定した。 (The territorial boundaries were established through diplomatic negotiations.)

彼の領土意識は非常に強い。 (His sense of territory is very strong - used metaphorically here.)

The most common mistake English speakers make with 領土 is using it to describe private property or simple locations. In English, we might say 'This is my territory' when referring to our desk or our side of the room. In Japanese, using 領土 in this way sounds like you are claiming to be a sovereign nation. For personal spaces, words like 自分の場所 (jibun no basho - my place) or 私のスペース (watashi no supēsu - my space) are much more appropriate. If you want to talk about a gang's turf or a cat's area, the word 縄張り (nawabari) is the correct choice.

Confusing 領土 with 土地: Use 土地 (tochi) for real estate or physical dirt. Use 領土 (ryōdo) for political units like countries or kingdoms.

× 私の庭は私の領土です。 (My garden is my territory - sounds like a declaration of war.)
○ 私の庭は私の土地です。 (My garden is my land.)

Another mistake is failing to use the correct specific terms for sea and air. While 領土 is the general term for territory, Japanese is very precise when it comes to 領海 (ryōkai - territorial waters) and 領空 (ryōkū - airspace). If a plane enters a country's space, the news will always say 領空侵犯 (ryōkū shinpan), never 領土侵犯. Using 領土 for a plane incident sounds slightly uneducated or imprecise to a native speaker.

Grammar Mistake: 領土する: 領土 is a noun, not a suru-verb. You cannot say 'to territory'. You must use 領土とする (to make it territory) or 領土を支配する (to rule territory).

× 彼はその島を領土した。 (He territory-ed that island.)
○ 彼はその島を領土とした。 (He made that island his territory.)

Lastly, learners sometimes confuse 領土 with 領域 (ryōiki). While they both mean territory/domain, 領域 is used for abstract fields like 'the domain of science' or 'the field of art'. Using 領土 for 'the territory of science' is incorrect; it suggests that science is a physical country with borders and an army. Keep 領土 for physical, political land and 領域 for conceptual or professional boundaries.

× 科学の領土。 (The territory of science.)
○ 科学の領域。 (The domain of science.)

× その犬は領土を守っている。 (The dog is guarding its territory - sounds too formal.)
○ その犬は縄張りを守っている。 (The dog is guarding its turf.)

彼は自分の領土を広げようとしたが、失敗した。 (He tried to expand his territory, but failed.)

Japanese has several words that describe 'space', 'land', or 'territory', and choosing the right one is key to sounding natural. 領土 is the most formal and political. Here are the most common alternatives and how they differ:

土地 (Tochi): Physical land or real estate. Use this when buying a house or talking about farming. 'I bought a plot of land' = 土地を買った。

領域 (Ryōiki): Domain or field. Used for abstract concepts like 'professional domain' or 'specialized field'. It can also mean a physical area in a more general sense.

縄張り (Nawabari): Turf or territory in a colloquial or biological sense. Used for animals, gangs, or competitive business 'turf'. It literally means 'stretching a rope' to mark a boundary.

そのライオンは自分の縄張りを主張した。 (The lion claimed its turf.)

There is also 領地 (ryōchi), which is very similar to 領土 but has a more historical nuance, often referring to the specific fiefdom of a daimyo in old Japan. If you are watching a samurai drama, you will hear 領地 much more often than 領土. 領土 sounds modern and legalistic, while 領地 sounds feudal and personal to the lord.

国境 (Kokkyō): National border. While 領土 is the land itself, 国境 is the line that defines it. They are often used together in political discussions.

彼は領域を超えた新しい芸術を生み出した。 (He created new art that transcended domains.)

Finally, the word 地領 (chiryō) or 領分 (ryōbun) can be used for 'one's portion' or 'one's area of responsibility'. If someone tells you 'Stay out of my business!', they might say それは私の領分だ (Sore wa watashi no ryōbun da). This is much more natural than using 領土 for personal matters. By choosing between these synonyms, you can convey exactly the right level of formality and the specific nature of the 'territory' you are discussing.

江戸時代、各藩はその領地を統治していた。 (During the Edo period, each clan governed its own fiefdom.)

国の領土は神聖なものと考えられている。 (A nation's territory is considered sacred.)

この土地は農業に適している。 (This land is suitable for agriculture.)

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The kanji 領 is used in '領収書' (ryōshūsho - receipt) because it carries the sense of 'receiving into one's jurisdiction' or 'taking possession'.

دليل النطق

UK /rjoʊ.doʊ/

US /rjoʊ.doʊ/

The stress is even, but the long vowels (indicated by the macron in ryōdo) are the most important part of the rhythm.

يتقافى مع

高度 (kōdo) 速度 (sokudo) 精度 (seido) 態度 (taido) 郷土 (kyōdo) 用途 (yōto) 譲渡 (jōto) 暴徒 (bōto)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'ryo' as two syllables 'ri-yo'.
Shortening the long 'o' sounds to 'ryodo'.
Using a hard English 'R' instead of the Japanese flap 'R'.
Confusing the pitch accent, though it is generally flat (Heiban).
Misreading the kanji 領 as 頂.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 4/5

The kanji are N3/N2 level, but the concept is easy to grasp.

الكتابة 5/5

Writing 領 correctly requires attention to stroke order.

التحدث 3/5

Easy to pronounce if you handle the long vowels.

الاستماع 3/5

Common in news, so it's easy to pick up with exposure.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

国 (kuni) 土地 (tochi) 場所 (basho) 土 (tsuchi) 守る (mamoru)

تعلّم لاحقاً

主権 (shuken) 境界 (kyōkai) 紛争 (funsō) 外交 (gaikō) 条約 (jōyaku)

متقدم

割譲 (katsujō) 排他的経済水域 (haitateki keizai suiiiki) 地政学 (chiseigaku) 属地主義 (zokuchi shugi) 不磨の領土 (fuma no ryōdo)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Noun + の + 領土

フランスの領土。

領土 + を + Verb

領土を広げる。

領土 + と + する

その島を領土とする。

領土 + に + ある

領土にある資源。

領土 + を + めぐる

領土をめぐる紛争。

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

ここは王様の領土です。

This is the king's territory.

Uses the simple particle 'no' to show possession.

日本の領土は島が多いです。

Japan's territory has many islands.

Simple subject-predicate structure.

その山は国の領土にあります。

That mountain is in the nation's territory.

Uses 'ni arimasu' for location.

領土を大切にします。

We value our territory.

Direct object with 'o'.

これは私の領土ではありません。

This is not my territory.

Negative form 'dewa arimasen'.

新しい領土を見つけました。

I found new territory.

Past tense 'mitsukemashita'.

領土はどこですか？

Where is the territory?

Question form 'desu ka'.

大きな領土がほしいです。

I want a large territory.

Expressing desire with 'hoshii desu'.

昔、この島は隣の国の領土でした。

Long ago, this island was the neighboring country's territory.

Past tense 'deshita' with time adverb 'mukashi'.

王は領土を広げるために戦争をしました。

The king went to war to expand his territory.

Uses 'tame ni' to express purpose.

領土を守ることは難しいです。

Protecting territory is difficult.

Nominalizing the verb with 'koto wa'.

この地図には領土の境界線が書いてあります。

The territorial borders are written on this map.

State of being with 'te arimasu'.

彼らは自分たちの領土を愛しています。

They love their own territory.

Uses 'jibun-tachi' for 'their own'.

領土問題についてニュースで聞きました。

I heard about territorial issues on the news.

Uses 'nitsuite' meaning 'about'.

その国は領土を失いました。

That country lost its territory.

Simple past 'ushinaimashita'.

領土の中には川や湖があります。

There are rivers and lakes within the territory.

Compound particle 'no naka ni wa'.

領土問題の解決には長い時間がかかります。

Resolving territorial issues takes a long time.

Topic marker 'wa' applied to a complex noun phrase.

政府は領土の保全を第一に考えています。

The government considers the preservation of territory as its top priority.

Uses 'o dai-ichi ni kangaeru' (consider as primary).

他国の領土に無断で入ってはいけません。

You must not enter another country's territory without permission.

Prohibition with 'te wa ikemasen'.

この地域がどちらの国の領土かはっきりしていません。

It is not clear which country this region belongs to as territory.

Embedded question with 'ka' followed by 'hakkiri shite inai'.

歴史を学ぶと、領土の変化がよくわかります。

If you study history, you can understand the changes in territory well.

Conditional 'to' used for natural consequence.

領土を守るために軍隊が配備されています。

The military is deployed to protect the territory.

Passive voice 'haibi sarete iru'.

その国は平和的に領土を譲りました。

The country ceded its territory peacefully.

Adverbial use of 'heiwateki ni'.

領土が広い国は資源も豊富です。

Countries with vast territories also have abundant resources.

Relative clause 'ryōdo ga hiroi' modifying 'kuni'.

領土紛争は、しばしばナショナリズムを煽る原因となります。

Territorial disputes often become a cause for inciting nationalism.

Formal 'to narimasu' indicating a result.

国際法において、領土の定義は非常に厳格です。

In international law, the definition of territory is very strict.

Uses 'ni oite' (in/at/regarding).

不法に占拠された領土の返還を求めています。

They are demanding the return of territory that was illegally occupied.

Passive participle 'senkyo sareta' modifying 'ryōdo'.

領土問題が外交関係に影を落としています。

Territorial issues are casting a shadow over diplomatic relations.

Idiomatic expression 'kage o otosu'.

探検家たちは、未知の領土を開拓しようと試みました。

The explorers attempted to develop unknown territories.

Volitional form + 'to kokoromiru' (attempt to).

領土の境界をめぐる交渉は難航した。

Negotiations regarding territorial boundaries ran into difficulties.

Uses 'o meguru' (surrounding/regarding).

その島は、地理的には近いが、法的には他国の領土だ。

That island is geographically close, but legally it is another country's territory.

Adverbial contrast with 'teki ni'.

領土を侵犯することは、国際社会からの非難を招く。

Violating territory invites criticism from the international community.

Nominalized phrase as subject.

領土主権の主張は、歴史的根拠に基づいています。

The claim of territorial sovereignty is based on historical evidence.

Uses 'ni motozuite imasu' (based on).

植民地支配の結果、多くの領土が不自然に分割された。

As a result of colonial rule, many territories were unnaturally divided.

Resultative 'no kekka'.

領土の割譲は、敗戦国にとって最も過酷な条件の一つである。

The cession of territory is one of the harshest conditions for a defeated nation.

Superlative construction 'motto mo... no hitotsu'.

地政学的な観点から、その領土の重要性を再評価すべきだ。

From a geopolitical perspective, the importance of that territory should be re-evaluated.

Uses 'beki da' for obligation/recommendation.

領土問題の長期化は、地域全体の不安定化を招きかねない。

The prolongation of territorial issues could potentially lead to the destabilization of the entire region.

Uses 'kaneyanai' (might happen/could lead to).

領土保全の原則は、現代の国際秩序の根幹をなしている。

The principle of territorial integrity forms the basis of the modern international order.

Formal expression 'konkan o nashite iru'.

紛争当事国は、領土の帰属をめぐって激しく対立している。

The parties to the conflict are in sharp disagreement over the ownership of the territory.

Uses 'kizoku' (belonging/ownership).

領土意識の希薄化が、グローバル化の一つの側面として議論されている。

The weakening of territorial consciousness is being discussed as one aspect of globalization.

Passive voice 'giron sarete iru'.

領土という概念自体が、近代主権国家体制の産物に過ぎない。

The concept of territory itself is nothing more than a product of the modern sovereign state system.

Restrictive 'ni suginai' (nothing more than).

サイバー空間における領土の定義は、既存の国際法の枠組みを揺るがしている。

The definition of territory in cyberspace is shaking the existing framework of international law.

Metaphorical use of 'yurugashite iru'.

領土紛争の解決には、歴史的経緯と法的妥当性の高度な止揚が求められる。

The resolution of territorial disputes requires a high-level synthesis of historical background and legal validity.

Uses the philosophical term 'shiyō' (aufheben/synthesis).

排他的経済水域の拡大は、実質的な領土の拡張とも解釈され得る。

The expansion of Exclusive Economic Zones can also be interpreted as a substantial expansion of territory.

Potential auxiliary 'uru' (can/possible to).

領土の不可侵性は、国連憲章によって担保されている国際的な大原則である。

The territorial integrity is a major international principle guaranteed by the UN Charter.

Uses 'tanpo sarete iru' (guaranteed/secured).

越境する環境問題は、従来の領土単位での解決が不可能であることを露呈させた。

Transboundary environmental issues have exposed the impossibility of resolution within traditional territorial units.

Uses 'rotei saseta' (exposed/made manifest).

領土をめぐるナラティブは、国民のアイデンティティ形成に深く寄与している。

Narratives surrounding territory contribute deeply to the formation of national identity.

Uses 'kiyo shite iru' (contributing to).

脱領土化が進む現代において、物理的な境界線の意味は変容しつつある。

In the modern era where deterritorialization is progressing, the meaning of physical boundaries is undergoing a transformation.

Progressive 'tsutsu aru' (in the process of).

المرادفات

領地領域国土占有地支配域

الأضداد

領海公海

تلازمات شائعة

領土問題

領土拡大

領土保全

領土侵犯

領土返還

領土権

領土紛争

広大な領土

領土の一部

領土を割譲する

العبارات الشائعة

北方領土

— Refers to the Kuril Islands disputed between Japan and Russia.

北方領土問題は未解決だ。

領土的野心

— Territorial ambitions, often used to describe aggressive nations.

彼は領土的野心を持っている。

領土を接する

— To share a border or be adjacent in territory.

その二国は領土を接している。

領土内の資源

— Resources found within the territory.

領土内の資源を開発する。

領土の境界

— The boundaries of a territory.

領土の境界を確定する。

領土意識

— Awareness or sense of territory.

若者の領土意識を高める。

領土を守り抜く

— To protect the territory to the end.

我々は領土を守り抜く覚悟だ。

領土が画定する

— Territory is demarcated or defined.

新しい国境で領土が画定した。

領土の帰属

— The ownership or belonging of a territory.

領土の帰属を争う。

実効支配している領土

— Territory under effective control.

そこは彼らが実効支配している領土だ。

يُخلط عادةً مع

領土 vs 土地

Tochi is physical land/real estate; Ryōdo is political territory.

領土 vs 領域

Ryōiki is often abstract (field of study); Ryōdo is strictly physical/political.

領土 vs 領地

Ryōchi is for historical fiefs; Ryōdo is for modern states.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"領土を侵す"

— To infringe upon or violate someone's territory (often metaphorical).

他人のプライバシーという領土を侵すな。

Formal/Literary

"領土を広げる"

— To expand one's influence or market share (metaphorical).

新製品で市場の領土を広げる。

Business

"領土を奪い合う"

— To scramble for territory or resources.

子供たちがゲームの中で領土を奪い合っている。

Neutral

"領土の主"

— The master or owner of a territory.

この森の領土の主は誰だ？

Literary

"領土を明け渡す"

— To surrender or hand over territory.

城を包囲され、領土を明け渡した。

Historical

"領土を盤石にする"

— To make one's territory (or position) solid and unshakeable.

政権は領土を盤石にするために対策を練った。

Political

"領土に踏み込む"

— To step into someone else's domain or business.

他人の専門的な領土に踏み込むのは危険だ。

Metaphorical

"領土を分かつ"

— To divide territory among multiple parties.

兄弟で父の領土を分かった。

Literary

"領土の最果て"

— The furthest edge or frontier of a territory.

彼は領土の最果てまで旅をした。

Literary

"領土を安堵する"

— To guarantee the ownership of territory (historical term).

将軍は家臣の領土を安堵した。

Historical

سهل الخلط

領土 vs 国土

Both mean 'country's land'.

国土 has a nuance of the land where the people live (homeland), while 領土 is a legal/political term for the area of jurisdiction.

国土を愛する (Love the homeland) vs 領土を守る (Protect the territory).

領土 vs 縄張り

Both translate to 'territory'.

縄張り is for animals or gangs (turf); 領土 is for nations.

猫の縄張り vs 日本の領土。

領土 vs 地盤

Both can mean a 'base' or 'area'.

地盤 is a foundation or a political support base; 領土 is the physical land area of a state.

選挙の地盤 vs 国の領土。

領土 vs 場所

Both refer to a physical space.

場所 is a general 'place' or 'location'; 領土 is a formal 'territory'.

いい場所 vs 広い領土。

領土 vs 領域

Both mean 'domain/area'.

領域 is used for abstract fields (e.g., science, art); 領土 is for sovereign land.

未知の領域 vs 未知の領土 (Unknown field vs Unknown land).

أنماط الجُمل

ここは[Person]の領土です。

ここは王様の領土です。

[Country]は領土を広げました。

ローマは領土を広げました。

[A]と[B]は領土をめぐって争っています。

二つの国は領土をめぐって争っています。

領土の[Noun]は、[Noun]にとって重要だ。

領土の保全は、国家にとって重要だ。

[Noun]に基づき、領土主権を主張する。

歴史的根拠に基づき、領土主権を主張する。

領土という概念が[Verb]つつある。

領土という概念が変容しつつある。

領土問題の解決には[Noun]が必要だ。

領土問題の解決には話し合いが必要です。

他国の領土を侵犯することは[Noun]だ。

他国の領土を侵犯することは国際法違反だ。

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

領地 (ryōchi - fief)

領空 (ryōkū - airspace)

領海 (ryōkai - territorial waters)

領域 (ryōiki - domain)

領分 (ryōbun - one's part/sphere)

الأفعال

領有する (ryōyū suru - to possess territory)

領する (ryō suru - to govern/rule)

領土化する (ryōdoka suru - to territorialise)

الصفات

領土的な (ryōdoteki na - territorial)

広大な (kōdai na - vast, often used with ryōdo)

مرتبط

国境 (kokkyō - border)

主権 (shuken - sovereignty)

支配 (shihai - rule/control)

植民地 (shokuminchi - colony)

紛争 (funsō - dispute)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Common in news and history, rare in daily casual speech.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 領土 for a garden. → 庭 (niwa) or 土地 (tochi).
領土 implies national sovereignty, not private ownership.
Saying 領土を侵入する. → 領土に侵入する or 領土を侵犯する.
侵入 (intrusion) takes 'ni', while 侵犯 (violation) takes 'o'.
Using 領土 for airspace. → 領空 (ryōkū).
領土 specifically refers to land; use the correct term for air.
Confusing 領土 with 国土 in a legal context. → 領土 (ryōdo).
国土 is the 'national land' (homeland), 領土 is the 'territory' (jurisdiction).
Pronouncing 'ryōdo' as 'ri-yo-do'. → ryō-do (two beats).
The 'yo' is small (ゅ), merging with 'ri' to make 'ryō'.

نصائح

Formal Contexts Only

Keep 領土 for news, games, and history. Using it casually makes you sound like a king.

Don't Mix Up 領 and 頂

領 (ryō) has a 'head' radical on the right. 頂 (itadaki) looks similar but means 'summit'.

Learn the Trio

Always learn 領土, 領海, and 領空 together to master territorial terms.

Sensitivity Matters

Be aware that territorial issues are a hot topic in Japan; speak with respect.

Rule the Dirt

Remember: 領 (Rule) + 土 (Dirt) = Territory.

Noun Only

Never say 'ryōdo suru'. Use 'ryōdo ni suru' or 'ryōdo o hirogeru'.

Watch the News

NHK news is the best place to hear 領土 used in its natural habitat.

Strategy Games

Play games like 'Nobunaga's Ambition' in Japanese to see 領土 used constantly.

Compound Power

Most of the time, 領土 is part of a compound like 領土問題.

Ryōdo vs Ryōiki

If it's physical land, use 領土. If it's a field of study, use 領域.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Imagine a leader (領 - ryō) standing on a pile of dirt (土 - do) and shouting 'This is my land!'

ربط بصري

A map with a thick, red border line surrounding a country, with a crown icon placed in the center.

Word Web

State Border Sovereignty Land Politics War Map History

تحدٍّ

Try to find three news articles today that mention 領土 and see if they are about islands or historical events.

أصل الكلمة

The word comes from Middle Chinese roots. '領' (lǐng) originally meant the neck or collar of a garment, which led to the meaning of 'leading' or 'governing'. '土' (tǔ) means earth, soil, or land.

المعنى الأصلي: Governed land or land under one's jurisdiction.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful when discussing 領土 issues in Japan, as they can be politically charged and emotional.

In English, 'territory' can be casual (e.g., 'sales territory'). In Japanese, 領土 is much more formal.

Northern Territories (北方領土) dispute. The board game 'Go' is essentially a game about surrounding 領土. Historical dramas (Taiga drama) frequently use this word.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

News Reports

領土問題
領土侵犯
領土の返還
抗議する

History Class

領土拡大
領土の割譲
帝国の崩壊
植民地

Strategy Games

領土を占領する
領土を広げる
敵の領土
同盟国

Legal Documents

領土権
領土の画定
国際法
主権

Animal Behavior

縄張り意識
領土を守る
生息地
侵入者

بدايات محادثة

"日本の領土問題についてどう思いますか？"

"あなたの国の領土は、昔と比べて変わりましたか？"

"宇宙の領土は、誰のものになると思いますか？"

"歴史上の帝国で、一番領土が広かったのはどこですか？"

"領土を守るために一番大切なことは何だと思いますか？"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

もし自分が新しい国の王様になったら、どんな領土を作りたいですか？

インターネットの世界に『領土』という概念は必要だと思いますか？

歴史の中で、領土をめぐる争いがなぜ絶えないのか考えてみてください。

自分の『パーソナルスペース』を領土に例えて書いてみましょう。

領土問題が平和的に解決された例について調べて感想を書いてください。

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, it sounds too formal and dramatic. Use 自分の家 (jibun no ie) or 土地 (tochi) if you mean the real estate.

領土 is used for modern nations. 領地 is used for historical fiefdoms, like those of the samurai.

Rarely. In scientific contexts, maybe, but 縄張り (nawabari) is the standard word for animal turf.

Use 領土問題 (ryōdo mondai) or 領土紛争 (ryōdo funsō).

Technically, 領土 refers to the land. The sea is 領海 (ryōkai) and the air is 領空 (ryōkū). Together they form the territory of a state.

It is 北方領土 (hoppō ryōdo).

Yes, it usually appears in N2 or N1 levels, but it's a fundamental word for news and history.

No, it's a noun. You must use it with a verb like 領有する (to possess territory).

Because 領 carries the meaning of 'receiving' or 'taking into possession'.

No, 'ryōri' uses 料理. Different kanji, different meaning.

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