A feudal lord (daimyo) in historical Japan who ruled a domain and had vassals; chiefly used in historical contexts and period dramas.
戦国時代には多くの大名が領地をめぐって争った。
In the Warring States period many daimyo fought over territories.
その城はかつて有力な大名の居城だった。
That castle was once the residence of a powerful daimyo.
歴史の授業で大名の年貢制度について学んだ。
In history class we learned about the tax system of the daimyo.