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摂政 (せっせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

摂せっ政せい

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Meanings

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noun

advisor to the Ryukyuan King

historical term

Historical term for a high-ranking advisor in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Not used in modern Japanese governance.

琉りゅう球きゅう王おう国こくでは、摂せっ政せいが王おうの重じゅう要ような相そう談だん役やくを務つとめた。
In the Ryukyu Kingdom, the 摂政 served as an important advisor to the king.

Kanji

摂vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to
政politics, government

Etymology

The term is composed of 摂 (to administer, to act on behalf of) and 政 (government, politics), literally meaning 'one who administers governance'. Its specific application to the Ryukyuan advisor role is a historical usage.