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Hideyoshi

American  
[hee-de-yaw-shee] / ˈhi dɛˈjɔ ʃi /

noun

  1. Toyotomi 1536–98, Japanese general and statesman: prime minister and dictator of Japan 1585–98.


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The show opens with the death of Japan's former ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, paving the way for Shogun's power struggle.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2024

Like Hideyoshi, Ieyasu also feared that Christians posed a threat to Japan, a belief Dutch and English merchants seeking trade advantages encouraged.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

Upon Oda’s death, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a vassal of his, succeeded to his position after defeating the army of Oda’s assassin.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

He was summoned to see the mighty warlord, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but arrived late.

From New York Times Apr. 25, 2010

“It’s a bad sign,” said Scythe Hideyoshi, “when our young hopefuls gravitate so openly to the enemy.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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