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Definition of Katsura
1. Noun. One of two species of trees in the genus ''Cercidiphyllum'', most commonly ''C. japonicum''; one of the largest trees in Asia. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Katsura
1. a deciduous tree of Japan and China [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Katsura
Literary usage of Katsura
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Press and Politics in Japan: A Study of the Relation Between the by Kisaburō Kawabé (1921)
"... troubles caused by the university professors; fall of the katsura Cabinet;
extension of the sphere of public opinion and the growth of imperialism. XII. ..."
2. The Japan Christian Year Book by Nihon Kirisutokyō Kyōgikai (1904)
"I was recently favored with an interview with Count katsura. ... I have also the
permission of Count katsura to make the account public. ..."
3. Japan by the Japanese: A Survey by Its Highest Authorities by Alfred Stead (1904)
"... and in 1896 the necessary recommendations were made to the authorities in Tokyo.
* Count katsura was Governor-General of Formosa in 1896. ..."
4. Three Rolling Stones in Japan by Gilbert Watson (1904)
"A group of boatmen were waiting for us to decide whether or no we would attempt
to shoot the rapids of katsura-Gawa in their antiquated ..."
5. Contemporary Politics in the Far East by Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck (1916)
"katsura selected a cabinet containing none of the Elder Statesmen and at the ...
The first katsura Ministry was thus of a transitional character such as the ..."
6. The Real Triumph of Japan, the Conquest of the Silent Foeby Louis Livingston Seaman by Louis Livingston Seaman (1906)
"To His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan and the Ministers of State and War,
Count katsura and General ..."
7. Rare Days in Japan by George Trumbull Ladd (1910)
"... during the previous fifteen years had piloted thousands of persons down the
katsura-gawa, at all stages of its waters, with a loss of only five lives. ..."
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