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郷
ごう
里
り
制
せい
Meanings
Noun
1. township-neighbourhood system (redefining the province-district-neighbourhood system, establishing 50-home townships of 2-3 neighbourhoods each; 715-740 CE)
Kanji used
郷
hometown
里
home village
制
control
Pitch accent
ご
うりせい
Composed of
郷
ごう
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
里
り
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
制
せい
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation