mikado
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Noun — A historical title for the Emperor of Japan.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 御門 (mikado), literally "honourable gate" — a respectful, indirect way of referring to the emperor.
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What does “mikado” mean?
The word “mikado” means a historical title for the Emperor of Japan. In plain terms, a traditional title for Japan's emperor, and also the name of a pick-up-sticks style game.
How do you pronounce “mikado”?
“Mikado” is pronounced mih-KAH-doh (/mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mikado” in a sentence?
Here is “mikado” used in a sentence: “The Mikado ruled from the imperial palace in Kyoto.”
What part of speech is “mikado”?
“Mikado” is a noun.
Where does the word “mikado” come from?
The word “mikado” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 御門 (mikado), literally "honourable gate" — a respectful, indirect way of referring to the emperor.
How many meanings does “mikado” have?
“Mikado” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical title for the Emperor of Japan.