Japanese

とう
Meaning: Tang Dynasty; China
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

唐

Example sentences

During the Tang Dynasty, many envoys were sent from Japan to China.
奈良時代には、遣唐使によって唐の文化が日本に伝えられました。
During the Nara period, Chinese culture was brought to Japan by envoys to the Tang Dynasty.
唐の玄宗皇帝は楊貴妃に溺れ、政治を疎かにした。
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was captivated by Yang Guifei and neglected the affairs of state.
古代の日本は、唐の制度を参考にして律令国家としての体制を整えた。
Ancient Japan established its system as a Ritsuryo state, referencing the systems of the Tang Dynasty.
「雨霖鈴曲」は唐の玄宗皇帝が楊貴妃を想って作った曲だ。
‘Urinreikyoku’ is a song said to have been composed by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang in memory of Yang Guifei.

Usage Notes

Refers to the Chinese dynasty (618–907). In historical contexts, '唐' (kara) can also mean China or foreign lands in general.

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