封建

ほうけん
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Feudalistic; relating to feudalism — a social/political system based on land-holding and vassalage. Often used in historical or political contexts.

NounIrregular VerbTransitive VerbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

明治維新で日本は封建制度を公式に廃止した。

During the Meiji Restoration, Japan officially abolished the feudal system.

彼の論文は封建制度と中央集権の関係を論じている。

His paper discusses the relationship between feudal systems and centralization.

その地域にはいまだに封建的な習慣が残っていると言われる。

It is said that feudalistic customs still remain in that region.