English–Japanese

“dynasty” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōchō

Example

その王朝は三百年続きました。so no ō chō wa san byaku nen tsuzu ki ma shi ta

That dynasty lasted for three hundred years.

Illustration for 王朝 (dynasty)

How to say “dynasty” in Japanese

“Dynasty” in Japanese is 王朝 (ōchō).

A dynasty is a ruling house whose authority continues through successive generations.

Full entry for 王朝: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 王朝

その王は新たな王朝を築きました。so no ō wa ara ta na ō chō o kizu ki ma shi ta

That king established a new dynasty.

Tips for using 王朝

  • In English, dynasty can also describe a sports team that dominates for many seasons, extending the idea of rule across generations.

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