Japanese

かんぱく
Meaning: 関白, a court office that assisted an adult emperor; by extension, a domineering person
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: かんばく

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Handwriting

関
白

Example sentences

The 関白 supported the emperor's government affairs.
豊臣秀次は豊臣秀吉の養子となり、のちに関白になった。
豊臣秀次 became the adopted son of 豊臣秀吉 and later became regent.

Usage Notes

A historical court title. It contrasts with 摂政, who served for a child emperor, and appears figuratively in 亭主関白.

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