rōjū
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老中(ろうじゅう)
The highest ranking officials in the Edo shōgunate. In addition to governing Edo and overseeing the affairs of the shōgunate, rōjū acted as the shōgun’s advisory board.
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老中(ろうじゅう)
The highest ranking officials in the Edo shōgunate. In addition to governing Edo and overseeing the affairs of the shōgunate, rōjū acted as the shōgun’s advisory board.
