領

領

"領" means "territory," "domain," or "to govern/lead."

Here, 領 (りょう) is used in the word 領土 (りょうど, territory), referring to a land possession under administrative control.

この国には新しい領土が加わった。

This country gained new territory.

In this sentence, 領 (りょう) is part of the term 受領 (じゅりょう, receipt), concerning the formal reception or acknowledgment of something.

公式な書類には受領印を押印してください。

Please stamp the receipt mark on the official document.

The word 領 (りょう) appears in 領事 (りょうじ, consulate), representing a diplomatic or administrative official.

外交問題には領事が対応します。

For diplomatic issues, the consulate will respond.