Fujiwara
[ foo-jee-wahr-uh; Japanese foo-jee-wah-rah ]
noun
a member of a powerful family in Japan who exercised power as regents in the name of the emperor, a.d. 858–1160.
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How to use Fujiwara in a sentence
The members of the Fujiwara clan could not compete with those of the Taira.
Japan | VariousMichizane was a descendant of Nomi-no-Sukune, and did not belong to the Fujiwara family.
Japan | VariousAfter the exile of Michizane, the power of the Fujiwara family grew steadily.
Japan | VariousIn truth the power of the Fujiwara family culminated in his days.
Japan | VariousThe imperial authority now passed virtually into the hands of the Fujiwara family.
Japan | Various
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