How to say "dynasty" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 王朝おうちょうnounThe common word for a dynasty in the general sense: a succession of rulers from the same family, as discussed in history or the news. This is the word to use in most contexts.
- 朝ちょうnoun, noun (suffix)Seldom the word you want: 朝 is glossed 'dynasty' but is rarely used alone in this sense, being better known as the word for 'morning' (あさ). For a ruling house, use 王朝.
- nounThe katakana rendering used as the title of the TV series Dynasty; a proper name, not a common noun. It is not how you refer to dynasties in general — use 王朝 for that.
For dynasties as historical ruling houses, 王朝 is the common, default word; 朝 is a less common alternative you will seldom need; 「ダイナスティ」 is only the katakana title of the TV series Dynasty.
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