【げんろう】

Frequency rank: 36,868. – 37,312.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. elder statesman; doyen; old-timer; authority
  2. genrō (member of a pre-WWII body that informally advised the emperor)historical term
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  • 【げんろう】Frequency rank: 36,868. – 37,312.
  • げんろう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. elder statesman; doyen; old-timer; authority
    2. This meaning refers to a person who has significant experience and expertise in political or social affairs, often providing guidance or advice based on their long-standing involvement and knowledge.
    He is respected as an elder statesman in politics.
    I consulted with an expert who is called an elder statesman in this field.
  2. member of a pre-WWII body that informally advised the emperor
    3. This meaning specifically relates to Japan's historical context of governance, referring to influential advisers from a time when they played a key role in shaping the political landscape behind the scenes.
    The elder statesmen provided important advice to the emperor.
    He played a significant role in Japan's history as a member of the elder statesmen.
Generated collocations (experimental)
referred to as an elder statesmanthe elder statesmenwisdom of the elder statesmanthe elder statesman's councilelder statesman politicsopinion of the elder statesmanthe elder statesman holds influencerole of the elder statesmanto gain the support of the elder statesmanJapanese elder statesmen
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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