regent in Japanese
regent in Japanese is 摂政 — regent means a person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
regent in Japanese
摂政
Pronounced: sesshō
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]
What does "regent" mean?
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noun A person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
"The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen."
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noun A member of the governing board of a university or similar institution.
"The board of regents approved the new campus building."
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regent in a sentence
- The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen.
- The board of regents approved the new campus building.
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What is "regent" in Japanese?
"regent" in Japanese is 摂政. regent means: A person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
How do you pronounce 摂政?
"regent" in Japanese is 摂政, pronounced "sesshō".
How do you use "regent" in a sentence?
Example: "The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen." In Japanese, "regent" is 摂政.
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