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shogunate


Meanings
  • A military dictatorship in Japan from 1192 to 1868.

    - "The shogunate ruled Japan with an iron fist for over six centuries."
    - "Despite the political instability during the shogunate period, Japan experienced significant cultural and economic development."

Rhymes
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nunatak , kabuki , hokusai
Homophones
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  1. ["she goes", "to the beach"]

  2. ["he gives", "her a gift"]


Variants
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shogun , shogunal , shogunate , shogunates , shoguns
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The shogunate was a military dictatorship that ruled Japan from the late 12th century to the mid-19th century. The term 'shogunate' comes from the Japanese words 'shogun' meaning military governor and 'ate' meaning domain or territory.


Etymology
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The term 'shogunate' comes from the Japanese words 'shogun' meaning military governor and 'ate' meaning domain or territory.


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  1. feudalism: The shogunate period in Japan was characterized by feudalism, a social and political system based on land ownership and the relationship between the landlord and the tenant.


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The shogunate period in Japan was characterized by significant cultural developments. During this period, Japan experienced a flowering of the arts, with figures such as Hokusai and Kabuki actors becoming renowned both in Japan and abroad.

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