No. 2,598 in Japanese
徳川
"Tokugawa" - A Japanese surname, notably associated with the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868).
In a sentence
徳川家康は江戸幕府を開いた有名な将軍です。
Tokugawa Ieyasu is the famed shogun who established the Edo Shogunate.
This sentence uses '徳川' as a family name to describe Tokugawa Ieyasu, linking him to his historical significance and lineage.
徳川幕府は江戸時代を通じて日本を統治しました。
The Tokugawa Shogunate governed Japan throughout the Edo period.
Here, '徳川' is used as part of '徳川幕府,' referring to the historical government established by the Tokugawa family.
江戸時代には、徳川の権力が非常に強かったです。
During the Edo period, Tokugawa's power was exceedingly strong.
In this sentence, '徳川' represents the ruling Tokugawa clan, highlighting their dominance during the Edo period.
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