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reign in Japanese

reign in Japanese is 治世, 統治, 在位 — reign means the period of time during which a monarch rules.

reign in Japanese

治世
noun
Pronounced: chisei
The exercise of sovereign power.
統治
noun
Pronounced: tōchi
The exercise of sovereign power.
在位
noun
Pronounced: zaii
The period during which a monarch rules.
治世
noun
Pronounced: chisei
The period during which a monarch rules.
統治
verb
Pronounced: tōchi
(intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

What does "reign" mean?

  1. noun The period of time during which a monarch rules.
    "During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace."
  2. verb To rule as a king, queen, or monarch.
    "The king reigned wisely for forty years."
  3. verb To be the dominant or prevailing force in a place or situation.
    "Silence reigned in the library during the exam."
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reign in a sentence

  • During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace.
  • The queen's long reign saw great changes in the country's towns.
  • The king reigned wisely for forty years.
  • She reigned over a peaceful land until her son took the throne.

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What is "reign" in Japanese?
"reign" in Japanese is 治世, 統治, 在位. reign means: The period of time during which a monarch rules.
How do you pronounce 治世?
"reign" in Japanese is 治世, pronounced "chisei".
How do you use "reign" in a sentence?
Example: "During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace." In Japanese, "reign" is 治世, 統治, 在位.
Are there other ways to say "reign" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "reign": 治世, 統治, 在位.
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