the old feudal government; the shogunate
Historical term referring to the Tokugawa shogunate, especially in contrast to the Meiji government. Often used in historical or political contexts.
The systems of the old shogunate era changed greatly with the Meiji Restoration.
the shogunate period; the days of the shogunate regime
Compound of 旧 (former) and 幕 (short for 幕府, shogunate).