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Tojo

Tojo (name) means a Japanese surname. Example: “General Tojo led the Japanese government during much of World War II.”

name

A Japanese surname.

"General Tojo led the Japanese government during much of World War II."

noun

A dated and offensive slang term for a Japanese person, especially a WWII-era soldier.

"The old wartime poster used the slur "tojo" as propaganda."

How to use Tojo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPrimarily a Japanese surname; the slang sense is a dated wartime slur and best avoided.

When to use it

The slang noun sense is offensive and obsolete — stick to the surname sense.

Tojos plural, Tojos plural

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General _____ led the Japanese government during much of World War II.

Borrowed from the Japanese surname 東條 (Tōjō).

Origin: Japanese

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What does “Tojo” mean?

The word “Tojo” means a Japanese surname. In plain terms, primarily a Japanese surname; the slang sense is a dated wartime slur and best avoided.

How do you use “Tojo” in a sentence?

Here is “Tojo” used in a sentence: “General Tojo led the Japanese government during much of World War II.”

What part of speech is “Tojo”?

Depending on how it is used, “Tojo” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Tojo” come from?

The word “Tojo” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from the Japanese surname 東條 (Tōjō).

How many meanings does “Tojo” have?

“Tojo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Japanese surname.

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