Used for historical ruling families, especially in East Asian contexts. Often appears as a suffix in dynasty names.
The Tang dynasty lasted a long time.
Refers to the period of rule of a specific monarch. Commonly used in historical contexts.
The reign of Emperor Kangxi was prosperous.
Broad historical period, often used in compound words or as a suffix. Can overlap with dynasty or reign but is more general.
Refers to the imperial or royal court. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
Participate in the court ceremony.
Abbreviation of 北朝鮮 (North Korea). Used in news or informal contexts. Not a standard standalone meaning of 朝.
See also: 北朝鮮
This system has continued since the Edo period.
North Korea's missile launch was reported.
breakfast
early morning
dynasty
morning edition; morning newspaper
tomorrow morning
morning sun; sunrise
morning assembly; morning gathering
ever since morning; all morning
visit to North Korea
bringing tribute; paying tribute
enemy of the emperor; rebel against the imperial court
period style; style of a particular era
morning assembly; morning meeting · early morning tea ceremony (summer)
courtier; court official
once; one morning; temporarily; short period
visiting Japan; arrival in Japan
visiting the imperial palace
working within the imperial court; being under government employ · resident in Korea; situated in Korea
public area of the Imperial Palace · imperial palace of a foreign country
imperial court
returning from abroad; coming back to Japan
yesterday morning
dynastic era; reign period
imperial command; government order
From Chinese 朝 (cháo), meaning 'court' or 'dynasty'. Used in Japanese with similar historical and political meanings.