shogun

noun

sho·​gun ˈshō-gən 

: one of a line of military governors ruling Japan until the revolution of 1867–68

shogunal

ˈshō-gə-nəl 

adjective

shogunate

ˈshō-gə-nət 

-ˌnāt

noun

Examples of shogun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That changed after the shoguns began to see Christianity as a threat. — Foster Klug, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025

Serving as tea master to military leaders, or shoguns, who supported his activities, Rikyū transformed the tea ceremony to reflect ideals of wabi. — The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026

The remains were reportedly found by Yoshinori Ashikaga, a 15th-century shogun, in 1429. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025

The new season follows Mizu, the titular sword fighter, on her journey to London while characters Akemi, Taigen and Ringo pursue separate paths in Japan under a new shogun. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese shōgun

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shogun

• bogan
• brogan
• slogan
• yogin

Kids Definition

shogun

noun

sho·​gun ˈshō-gən 

: any of a line of military governors ruling Japan until the revolution of 1867–68