Japanese symbol for “imperialism”
帝政
ていせい
Romaji: teisei
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
In Japanese, imperialism is 帝政, read ていせい (teisei).
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Meanings
- adj-no, n imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
Written forms: 帝政、帝制. Readings: ていせい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “imperialism”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 帝国主義 | ていこくしゅぎ teikokushugi | imperialism |
| インペリアリズム | インペリアリズム inperiarizumu | imperialism |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 帝国 | ていこく teikoku | empire |
| 皇帝 | こうてい koutei | emperor |
| 帝王 | ていおう teiou | sovereign; emperor; monarch |
| 大帝 | たいてい taitei | great emperor; ... the Great |
| 女帝 | じょてい jotei | empress |
| 政府 | せいふ seifu | government; administration; ministry |
| 政治 | せいじ seiji | politics; government |
| 政策 | せいさく seisaku | political measures; policy |
See also: Chinese symbol for “imperialism”.
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