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朝

noun

1. morning
2. dawn
3. court (imperial)
4. dynasty

Etymology. Possibly related to 明 (akari, brightness) or describing the time when light appears. The sense of 'court' or 'imperial audience' derives from morning being when court was traditionally held.

Dictionary entry by Claude.

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