tycoon
/taɪˈkuːn/
Japanese Origin
Business
Original Word
大君
Kanji (taikun)
Entered English
1850s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "tycoon"
From Japanese 'taikun' (大君), literally 'great lord' or 'great prince', a title used by the shogun. Brought to English by Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan (1853-54). Now means a wealthy business magnate.
Example Usage
"The oil tycoon donated millions to charity."