ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kanrei

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of the word kanrei? It's a really special word that comes from ancient Japan.

In ancient Japan, there were many different regions governed by powerful people called daimyo. These daimyo were like kings, and they had a lot of control over the people who lived in their regions.

But sometimes, the daimyo would fight with each other and cause big problems. That's where the kanrei comes in.

The kanrei was like a referee or a peacekeeper. They were chosen by the emperor to help keep the daimyo in line and make sure they didn't start any fights.

The kanrei had a really important job and they had to be very wise and fair. They would listen to both sides of any argument and make a decision that was best for everyone involved.

So, basically, the kanrei was kind of like a superhero who helped keep the peace in ancient Japan. Pretty cool, huh?