Tojo Hideki

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A historical figure: Tojo Hideki was a Japanese military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II. He is primarily known for his role in leading Japan into the war, including the attack on Pearl Harbor, and for exercising authoritarian control. After the war, he was tried, convicted, and executed as a Class-A war criminal.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Tojo Hideki was a central figure in Japan's wartime government.
    • Historians often debate the decisions made by Tojo Hideki during the Pacific War.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Tojo Cabinet": Refers to the administration led by Tojo Hideki during his tenure as Prime Minister.

    • The policies of the Tojo Cabinet had far-reaching consequences.

  • "Tojo's trial": Specifically refers to the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, where Tojo Hideki was prosecuted.

    • Tojo's trial was a major event in the establishment of international law.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tojo (n): A common shortened form used to refer to Tojo Hideki, especially in historical contexts.
    • Tojo was arrested by Allied forces after Japan's surrender.
Synonyms
  • Wartime leader: A general term for a person who leads a nation during a war.
  • Militarist: A person who believes a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively.
Related Phrases
  • "Tojo regime": A phrase used to describe the period of government under Tojo Hideki's leadership, often with a critical connotation regarding its militaristic and authoritarian nature.
    • The Tojo regime mobilized the nation for total war.
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Noun
  1. Japanese army officer who initiated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and who assumed dictatorial control of Japan during World War II; he was subsequently tried and executed as a war criminal (1884-1948)

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