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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

都護

Reading

Kana: とご
Romaji: togo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Protector General; Tang-period Chinese official in charge of the local Protectorate General

See also: 都護府
2

travelling inspector of the provincial governments (Nara- and Heian-period position)

See also: 按察使

Kanji

Readings: ト、 ツ、 みやこ
Meanings: metropolis, capital
Readings: ゴ、 まも.る
Meanings: safeguard, protect