太閤

大閤

Reading

Kana: たいこう

Romaji: taikou

Definition

noun

1

taiko; title for a regent, later for the grand chancellor, also for the father of an Imperial adviser (advisor) who passed the role to his son

Note: esp. refers to Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

See also: 関白 (reading かんぱく)

Kanji

太

Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る

Meanings: plump, thick, big around

閤

Readings: コウ、 くぐりど

Meaning: small side gate

大

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに

Meanings: large, big