Hojo
[hoh-yoh]
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noun
a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled as regents in the name of the shoguns during the period 1203–1333.
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The same was the case with the mikados, who were also creatures of the Hojo clan.
Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15)Charles Morris
The able men of the Hojo family were followed by weak and vicious ones.
Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15)Charles Morris
Of all the Hojo Regents he was the wisest and justest, and was known far and wide among the people for his deeds of mercy.
Warriors of Old Japan and Other StoriesYei Theodora Ozaki
In a previous tale it has been said that the father of Masago, the beautiful wife of the exiled prince, was named Hojo Tokimasa.
Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15)Charles Morris
They stayed much longer than he intended, for the Hojo, who were then in power, cut off their heads.
Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15)Charles Morris