Translation guide
The shogunate refers to the feudal military government of Japan, led by the shogun. In Japanese, it is most commonly expressed as 幕府 (bakufu), literally 'tent government', or by the specific historical name of the shogunate.
Referring to the shogunate in general, as a system or government.
The standard term for the shogunate. It literally means 'tent government' and refers to the military government led by the shogun. Used in both historical and modern contexts.
江戸幕府は1603年に成立した。
The Edo shogunate was established in 1603.
幕府は鎖国政策をとった。
The shogunate adopted a policy of national isolation.
Refers to the shogun's family or the shogunal house, often used when discussing the lineage or authority of the shogunate.
将軍家の権威が衰えた。
The authority of the shogunate declined.
Referring to a particular historical shogunate, such as the Kamakura, Muromachi, or Edo shogunate.
The Kamakura shogunate (1185–1333), the first shogunate in Japanese history.
鎌倉幕府は源頼朝によって開かれた。
The Kamakura shogunate was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
The Edo shogunate (1603–1868), also known as the Tokugawa shogunate, the last shogunate.
Referring to the time when the shogunate ruled, often in contrast to imperial rule.
Literally 'shogunate era', used to refer to the period of shogunal rule.
幕府時代には武士が支配階級だった。
During the shogunate era, the samurai were the ruling class.
A more literary term meaning 'warrior house era', sometimes used synonymously with the shogunate period.
武家時代の文化が花開いた。
The culture of the shogunate era flourished.
The Muromachi shogunate (1336–1573), also known as the Ashikaga shogunate.
室町幕府は足利尊氏が樹立した。
The Muromachi shogunate was established by Ashikaga Takauji.
江戸幕府は約260年続いた。
The Edo shogunate lasted for about 260 years.