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Tokugawa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Tokugawa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tokugawa/ˌtoʊkuˈɡɑːwə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La época Tokugawa fue un tiempo de paz en Japón."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A Japanese clan that ruled Japan as shoguns from 1603 to 1868.

    "The Tokugawa period is known for its peace and stability in Japan."
  2. 2

    Refers to the era of Japanese history characterized by the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate.

    "During the Tokugawa era, Japan experienced significant cultural development."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The Tokugawa clan was a powerful family in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The name derives from the founder Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established the shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years. The clan's influence shaped Japanese culture, politics, and society during this time.

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