noun
Emperor Jimmu; legendary first emperor of Japan
Refers to the mythical first emperor of Japan, said to have founded the imperial line in 660 BC. Used in historical and mythological contexts.
神武天皇は日本の初代天皇とされています。
Emperor Jimmu is considered the first emperor of Japan.
From the posthumous name 神武天皇 (Jinmu-tennō), combining 神 (divine) and 武 (martial). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the name is traditionally associated with the legendary founding of the imperial line.