Mikado
/mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/noun
The emperor of Japan.
The Mikado made an official state visit to the country.
Often appears as...
- his imperial majesty the mikado
- mikado's rule
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Imperial Japan
Used to show respect when talking about the Japanese emperor.
During Golden Week, the Mikado greets the public.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Usage
Historically common, but now 'Emperor' is preferred in contemporary contexts.
In old texts, the ruler of Japan was often referred to as the Mikado.
Compare with
emperorkingmajestymonarchpotentateroyaltyrulersovereign
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