Translation guide
The Mongol dynasty refers to the Yuan dynasty in China, founded by Kublai Khan. In Japanese, it is most commonly called 元 (Gen), but historical contexts may use fuller terms.
The Yuan dynasty was part of the Mongol Empire.
Formal term for the Yuan dynasty, often used in historical texts.
元朝は中国を支配したモンゴル人の王朝です。
The Yuan dynasty was a Mongol dynasty that ruled China.
Mongolian-influenced term for the Yuan dynasty, literally 'Great Yuan Ulus'. Used in academic contexts.
大元ウルスはモンゴル帝国の継承国家の一つです。
The Dai-ön Ulus is one of the successor states of the Mongol Empire.
Referring to the Mongol ruling family or the broader Mongol Empire's dynastic line.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'dynasty of the Mongol Empire'. Used when not specifically the Yuan.
チンギス・ハンの子孫がモンゴル帝国の王朝を築きました。
The descendants of Genghis Khan established the Mongol imperial dynasty.
Literally 'Mongol dynasty'. Can refer to any Mongol-ruled dynasty, but may be ambiguous without context.
モンゴル王朝は広大な領土を支配しました。
The Mongol dynasty ruled over a vast territory.
In most cases, 'Mongol dynasty' refers to the Yuan dynasty in China. Use 元 (Gen) unless you need to specify other Mongol khanates.