Definitions

1. noun

The supreme ruler of Japan, especially during the Edo period (1603-1868); the emperor of Japan.

“The mikado was revered by the Japanese people as a symbol of their nation’s rich history.”

2. noun

The head of a geisha house, or a high-ranking member of a geisha house.

“The young woman was trained by the mikado of the geisha house to become a skilled performer.”

3. proper noun

A type of Japanese incense, originally made from a mixture of incense woods and aromatic resins.

“The mikado incense was burned during the traditional Japanese tea ceremony to purify the atmosphere.”