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Hojo
Hojo (name) means a Japanese surname, historically borne by a powerful regent clan of medieval Japan. Example: “The Hojo clan effectively ruled Japan as regents for over a century.”
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A Japanese surname, historically borne by a powerful regent clan of medieval Japan.
"The Hojo clan effectively ruled Japan as regents for over a century."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 北条 (Hōjō).
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What does “Hojo” mean?
The word “Hojo” means a Japanese surname, historically borne by a powerful regent clan of medieval Japan.
How do you use “Hojo” in a sentence?
Here is “Hojo” used in a sentence: “The Hojo clan effectively ruled Japan as regents for over a century.”
What part of speech is “Hojo”?
“Hojo” is a name.
Where does the word “Hojo” come from?
The word “Hojo” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 北条 (Hōjō).
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