李氏朝鮮

Reading

Kana: りしちょうせん

Romaji: rishichōsen

Definition

noun

1

Joseon Dynasty; Yi Dynasty (1392-1910) Korea

Kanji

李

Readings: リ、 すもも

Meaning: plum

氏

Readings: シ、 うじ、 -うじ

Meanings: family name, surname, clan

朝

Readings: チョウ、 あさ

Meanings: morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period, (North) Korea

鮮

Readings: セン、 あざ.やか

Meanings: fresh, vivid, clear, brilliant, Korea