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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shotoku
"쇼토쿠 왕자는 일본 역사에서 중요한 인물입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical figure in Japan known for his role in promoting Buddhism and establishing a centralized government.
"Prince Shotoku is often credited with laying the foundations of Japanese statehood." - 2
A term used to refer to the period of cultural and political reform in Japan during the 7th century.
"The Shotoku period is marked by significant advancements in art and governance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Shotoku' refers to Prince Shotoku, a semi-legendary figure in Japanese history from the 7th century, known for promoting Buddhism and the centralized government in Japan. The name itself is derived from the Japanese words 'shō' (聖) meaning 'holy' and 'toku' (徳) meaning 'virtue'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shotoku" is said worldwide
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Shotoku
Transliteration: Shotoku
"Le prince Shotoku est une figure emblématique de l'histoire japonaise."
Shotoku
Transliteration: Shotoku
"Prinz Shotoku wird oft als der Begründer des japanischen Staates angesehen."
Shotoku
Transliteration: Shotoku
"Il principe Shotoku è noto per le sue riforme culturali in Giappone."
Shotoku
Transliteration: Shotoku
"El príncipe Shotoku es una figura clave en la historia japonesa."
Shotoku
Transliteration: Shotoku
"O príncipe Shotoku é conhecido por suas contribuições ao budismo no Japão."
शोतोकु
Transliteration: Shotoku
"प्रिंस शोतोको जापान के इतिहास में एक महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति हैं।"
圣德太子
Transliteration: Shèngdé tàizǐ
"圣德太子是日本历史上的重要人物。"
쇼토쿠
Transliteration: Shotoku
"쇼토쿠 왕자는 일본 역사에서 중요한 인물입니다."
聖徳太子
Transliteration: Shōtoku Taishi
"聖徳太子は日本の歴史において重要な人物です。"
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