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.
Referring to the Mongol-led imperial dynasty of China (1271–1368).
Standard short name for the Yuan dynasty. Used in most contexts.
元はモンゴル帝国の一部でした。
The Yuan dynasty was part of the Mongol Empire.
Formal term for the Yuan dynasty, often used in historical texts.
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.
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.
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.
In most cases, 'Mongol dynasty' refers to the Yuan dynasty in China. Use 元 (Gen) unless you need to specify other Mongol khanates.
The Mongol dynasty ruled over a vast territory.