Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tokugawa

noun

/ˈtoʊkuˈɡɑːwɑː/

Definition

A prominent Japanese shogunate that ruled from 1603 to 1868, marking the Edo period, characterized by economic stability and isolation from foreign influences.

Examples

The Tokugawa shogunate implemented strict social orders.
The Peace of the Tokugawa era allowed for the development of Japanese culture.
During the Tokugawa period, Japan saw a flourishing of the arts.

Meaning

Tokugawa refers to both the family name and the shogunate that controlled Japan, establishing a feudal government that maintained peace and order for over two centuries.