覇は道どう

noun

military rule; rule by force

Refers to governance or domination achieved through military power and coercion, often contrasted with 王道 (rule by virtue). Used in historical, political, and philosophical contexts.

• 彼かれの政せい治じ思し想そうは覇は道どうよりも王おう道どうを重おもんじる。

  His political thought values the way of virtue over military rule.

• 歴れき史し的てきに見みると、その国くには覇は道どうによって領りょう土どを拡かく大だいした。

  Historically, that country expanded its territory through military conquest.

noun

way of the conqueror; path of supremacy

A more abstract or philosophical sense, often used in discussions of leadership styles or historical narratives. Can imply a ruthless pursuit of power.

• 彼かれは覇は道どうを歩あゆむことを選えらび、多おおくの敵てきを作つくった。

  He chose the path of supremacy and made many enemies.