Taikun

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Taikun (大君) is an archaic Japanese term of respect derived from Chinese used to refer to a monarch. Its literal meaning is "Great Lord/Prince" or "Supreme Commander". In the Edo Period the word was used as a title designating the Shogun of Japan in relations with foreign countries. A modified version of this word appears in the English language as "tycoon", referring to a wealthy business manager. The term is notable as one of the few Japanese words to have entered the English language that do not refer specifically to unique aspects of Japanese culture.