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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
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A Japanese surname.
"General Tojo led the Japanese government during much of World War II."
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Japanese surname 東條 (Tōjō).
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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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