幕府
Chinese
    
| stage curtain; tent | prefecture; mansion | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (幕府) | 幕 | 府 | |
| simp. #(幕府) | 幕 | 府 | |
Pronunciation
    
Noun
    
幕府
Japanese
    
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 幕 | 府 | 
| ばく Grade: 6 | ふ Grade: 4 | 
| kan’on | |
Etymology
    
From Middle Chinese 幕府 (MC mɑk̚ pɨoX). The kan'on reading, so likely a later borrowing.
Originally referred to the tents or encampment of the commanders of a military force in the field. This then extended to refer to the command structure, and then to the form of government under a shōgun.[1][2]
Noun
    
幕府 • (bakufu)
- (historical) shogunate (the government under a shogun)
- (historical) the tents or encampment of the commanders of a military force in the field
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