Konoe
Proper noun A Japanese surname, most notably associated with Fumimaro Konoe (近衞 文麿), a pre-World War II Japanese prime minister. The name refers specifically to this historical figure, a member of the ancient Fujiwara clan nobility.
The word "Konoe" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Prince Fumimaro Konoe or his family line. * Historical reference: Konoe served as Prime Minister of Japan three times. * Familial reference: The Konoe family was a prominent branch of the Fujiwara clan.
- The Konoe Faction: In historical political analysis, this term refers to the influential group of politicians and advisors surrounding Prince Konoe, who advocated for his policies.
- Konoe Cabinet: Used to specify the governments led by Fumimaro Konoe during his terms (1937–1939 and 1940–1941).
- Konoye: An alternative romanization of the same Japanese surname and historical figure.
- Fumimaro Konoe: The full name of the primary historical figure associated with this surname.
As a proper noun, "Konoe" does not have multiple general meanings. Its sole referent is the specific Japanese surname and the historical figure most associated with it. It is not a common noun with a separate definition.
There are no direct synonyms for a proper surname. In a historical context, one might refer to: * Prince Konoe * The Konoe Statesman
There are no idioms in English using the word "Konoe."
There are no phrasal verbs using the word "Konoe."
- Japanese statesman who set Japan's expansionist policies and formed an alliance with Germany and Italy (1891-1945)