That most unfortunate war, which I deeply deplore.

Meaning of the quote

Hirohito, the Japanese leader, was deeply saddened by a terrible war that had occurred. He strongly disapproved of this war and wished it had never happened.

About Hirohito

Hirohito was the 124th emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 until his death in 1989. He was one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, and his reign saw significant events like the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake, Japan’s military expansion, and involvement in World War II. Hirohito’s legacy is a complex blend of tradition, militarism, and modernization, reflecting the challenges and transformations Japan faced during the 20th century.

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