代官

だいかん

Meanings

1. Noun local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff
2. deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator

Kanji

• 代 era. Read as ダイ.
• 官 official. Read as カン.

Words containing 代官

• 代官所 (だいかんしょ) magistrate's office (Edo period)

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