Mikado

Pronunciation: /mɪˈkɑːdoʊ/

Definitions of mikado

noun a title of the emperor of Japan

Example Sentences

A1 The mikado is a type of Japanese emperor.

A2 In the play 'The Mikado', the title character is the ruler of Japan.

B1 The mikado's elaborate costume was a sight to behold.

B2 The mikado's authority was unquestioned in feudal Japan.

C1 The mikado's court was filled with intrigue and political maneuvering.

C2 The mikado's decree was final and absolute in matters of state.

Examples of mikado in a Sentence

formal The Mikado is a popular Japanese operetta written by Gilbert and Sullivan.

informal Let's watch the Mikado at the theater this weekend.

slang I heard the Mikado is a must-see show, dude.

figurative The CEO is like the Mikado of the company, always in charge and calling the shots.

Grammatical Forms of mikado

• past tense: mikadoed
• plural: mikados
• comparative: more mikado
• superlative: most mikado
• present tense: mikado
• future tense: will mikado
• perfect tense: have mikadoed
• continuous tense: is mikadoing
• singular: mikado
• positive degree: mikado
• infinitive: to mikado
• gerund: mikadoing
• participle: mikadoed

Origin and Evolution of mikado

First Known Use: 1603 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'mikado' originates from Japan and specifically refers to the Emperor of Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the Emperor of Japan, the term 'mikado' later became more widely known in the Western world through the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta 'The Mikado' in the late 19th century. It is now commonly used to refer to a ruler or a person in a position of authority.