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Damyo

Noun

Sense 1: A Japanese term used to refer to a feudal lord of the samurai period.

Example sentence: The damyo ruled over their territories with strict control and demanded loyalty from their samurai.

Sense 2: In Japanese history, a damyo was a powerful landowner who held considerable influence over their domain.

Example sentence: The damyo's extensive land holdings made them one of the most influential figures in the region.

Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of a damyo.

Example sentence: The damyo's luxurious lifestyle reflected their high social status.

Verb

Sense 1: To act like or imitate the mannerisms of a damyo.

Example sentence: The actor skillfully portrayed the damyo in the stage performance.

Sense 2: To exert control or authority over others in a domineering manner.

Example sentence: The team leader tried to damyo his colleagues, constantly micromanaging their work.