Ashikaga

[ ah-shee-kah-gah ]

noun

1. a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled as shoguns 1338–1573.

Example Sentences

As per usual, the Achilles’ heel is the guest interview—in this case, conducted by Malina with The West Wing’s editor, Janet Ashikaga.

From Slate

The fire in the vicinity of Ashikaga city, in Tochigi prefecture, has continued to spread since breaking out Sunday, despite efforts by firefighters on the ground and military helicopters dousing the area.

From Reuters

An evacuation order for Ashikaga was first issued Tuesday for about 50 households, underlining how the stricken area was growing.

From Washington Times

Another fire has been raging in nearby Ashikaga in Tochigi prefecture, where 207 households have been asked to evacuate, said spokesman Minoru Takayama.

From Washington Times

Another fire has been raging in nearby Ashikaga in Tochigi prefecture, where 207 households have been asked to evacuate, said spokesman Minoru Takayama.

From Seattle Times