Taikun

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Taikun (大君) is a Japanese word of Chinese origin meaning "Great Lord/prince" or "Supreme Commander". While almost archaic today, in the Edo Period the word was used as a title designating high commanders of foreign military forces, analogous to the Shogun of Japan. A modified version of this word appears in the English language as "tycoon", referring to a wealthy business manager.

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