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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).

Origin: Japanese

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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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