Taisho
[ tahy-shaw ]
nounJapanese History.
the designation of the period of the reign of Emperor Yoshihito, 1912–26.
Origin of Taisho
1<Japanese taishō<Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese dà great + zhèng right(ness)
Words Nearby Taisho
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use Taisho in a sentence
Turning to the young prince, Taisho whispered, "Ah ga si khatla?"
Robert Moffat | David J. DeanePeking, the 25th day of the 5th month of the 4th year of Taisho.
The Fight For The Republic in China | Bertram Lenox Putnam Weale
British Dictionary definitions for Taisho
Taisho
/ (taɪˈʃəʊ) /
noun
the period of Japanese history and artistic style associated with the reign of Emperor Yoshihito (1912–26)
the throne name of Yoshihito (1879–1926), emperor of Japan (1912–26)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse