noun

mikado

mih-KAH-doh

Mikado (noun) means a historical title for the Emperor of Japan. Example: “The Mikado ruled from the imperial palace in Kyoto.”

noun

A historical title for the Emperor of Japan.

"The Mikado ruled from the imperial palace in Kyoto."

A game in which players try to remove sticks from a pile without disturbing the rest.

"The children played mikado on the living room floor."

How to use mikado

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional title for Japan's emperor, and also the name of a pick-up-sticks style game.

Common pairings

play mikado the Mikado of Japan

Word forms

mikados plural, mikado plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 御門 (mikado), literally "honourable gate" — a respectful, indirect way of referring to the emperor.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for mikado

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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