王子(おうじ)

王子(おうじ) means prince—a son of a king or queen, or a male royal.

Forms

王(おう) (king) + 子(じ) (child) = king's child

Related royal terms

• 王女(おうじょ): princess (king's daughter)
• 王様(おうさま): king
• 女王(じょおう): queen
• お姫様(ひめさま): princess (informal)

Japanese imperial family

• 皇太子(こうたいし): crown prince
• 皇太子妃(こうたいしひ): crown princess

Common expressions

白馬(はくば)の王子(おうじ) (prince on a white horse): prince charming, ideal romantic partner

Usage

Common in fairy tales and stories. Also used figuratively for an ideal romantic partner.