朝ちょう

noun, noun, used as a suffix

dynasty

Used for historical ruling families, especially in East Asian contexts. Often appears as a suffix in dynasty names.

• 唐とうの朝ちょうは長ながく続つづいた。

  The Tang dynasty lasted a long time.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

reign

Refers to the period of rule of a specific monarch. Commonly used in historical contexts.

• 康こう熙き帝ていの朝ちょうは繁はん栄えいした。

  The reign of Emperor Kangxi was prosperous.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

period; epoch; age

Broad historical period, often used in compound words or as a suffix. Can overlap with dynasty or reign but is more general.

• この制せい度どは江え戸どの朝ちょうから続つづいている。

  This system has continued since the Edo period.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

court

Refers to the imperial or royal court. Often used in historical or formal contexts.

• 朝ちょうの儀ぎ式しきに参さん加かする。

  Participate in the court ceremony.

noun

North Korea (abbreviation)

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

• 朝ちょうのミサイル発はっ射しゃが報ほうじられた。

  North Korea's missile launch was reported.