The term 'SHOGUN' is set in the context of JAPAN, which is a 5 letter word. The SHOGUN was a hereditary military dictator in JAPAN from 1192 to 1867. The title was given to a general who had great power over the emperor and the country. The SHOGUN was the de facto ruler of JAPAN during this period and held immense political and military power. The Shogunate system was abolished in 1867 when the Emperor Meiji restored imperial rule.