Taira

[ tahy-rah ]

noun

1. a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.
2. former name of Iwaki.

Example Sentences

The members of the Fujiwara clan could not compete with those of the Taira.

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There the decisive battle was fought, and for the third time the Taira were utterly routed.

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The victors then marched on in triumph to Ichinotani to attack the Taira.

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The Taira chief Munemori and his son were captured and subsequently executed.

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This remarkable family was descended from the family of Taira.

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