Taisho

[ tahy-shaw ]

noun

, Japanese History.

1. the designation of the period of the reign of Emperor Yoshihito, 1912–26.

Taisho

/ taɪˈʃəʊ /

noun

1. the period of Japanese history and artistic style associated with the reign of Emperor Yoshihito (1912–26)
2. the throne name of Yoshihito (1879–1926), emperor of Japan (1912–26)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taisho¹

< Japanese taishō < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese dà great + zhèng right(ness)