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n. The hereditary commander of the Japanese army who until 1867 exercised absolute rule under the nominal leadership of the emperor.

n. The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

n. A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (known to foreigners as Tycoons) became finally the virtual rulers of Japan. The title was abolished in 1867.

n. General: the title of the commander-in-chief or captain-general of the Japanese army during the continuance of the feudal system in that country.

n. a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68

"This is the temple of the second shogun, which is noteworthy for the beauty of the decoration of the sanctum and the tomb."

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