kōdō
1. the benevolent Imperial rule; the Imperial Way
Noun
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1. the benevolent Imperial rule; the Imperial Way
1. If/when imperial rule…; If/when the emperor’s way…
1. Not the royal road.; Not the emperor's way.
1. If/when imperial/kingly/orthodox; If/when following the proper path
1. Probably the royal road.; Probably the right way.
1. Royal; Orthodox
1. Wasn't the imperial way.; Wasn't the orthodox path.
1. It is not the royal road.; It is not the orthodox path.
1. Was imperial; Was orthodox
1. Probably the royal road.; Probably the orthodox path.