帝国
ていこく · teikoku
Empire
- imperial
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How it’s used
Formal, often historical or political term for a state ruled by an emperor; contrasts with 王国 (kingdom) by the ruler's title.
王国 (ōkoku) is ruled by a king; 帝国 (teikoku) is ruled by an emperor.
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ローマ帝国は広大な領土を支配した。
The Roman Empire ruled vast territories.
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大日本帝国は第二次世界大戦で敗れた。
The Empire of Japan was defeated in World War II.
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What does 帝国 mean?
Empire. It can also mean: imperial.
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ていこく (teikoku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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