江戸幕府 (えどばくふ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
Edo shogunate; Tokugawa shogunate
historical term
Historical term for the military government established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in Edo (modern Tokyo), lasting from 1603 to 1867.
See also: 徳川幕府
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The rule of the Edo shogunate lasted about 260 years.
borough, urban prefecture, govt office
Similar words
- 徳川幕府
Synonym for 江戸幕府, emphasizing the ruling Tokugawa family rather than the location.
- 鎌倉幕府
The earlier Kamakura shogunate (1185–1333), Japan's first military government.
- 室町幕府
The Muromachi shogunate (1336–1573), which preceded the Edo shogunate.
Etymology
From 江戸 (Edo, the old name for Tokyo) + 幕府 (bakufu, 'shogunate'). The term refers to the military government based in Edo.
