天皇(てんのう)

てんのう
noun
Emperor (of Japan)
1. Emperor of Japan
The ceremonial head of state and symbol of the Japanese nation and unity of the people.
天皇(てんのう)陛下(へいか)がお言葉(ことば)を述(の)べられた。
His Majesty the Emperor delivered an address.
天皇(てんのう)誕生日(たんじょうび)は祝日(しゅくじつ)だ。
The Emperor's birthday is a national holiday.
新(あたら)しい天皇(てんのう)が即位(そくい)された。
The new Emperor was enthroned.

天皇(てんのう) refers specifically to the Japanese Emperor.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 天皇(てんのう)陛下(へいか): His Majesty the Emperor
  • 天皇(てんのう)誕生日(たんじょうび): Emperor's Birthday (national holiday)
  • 上皇(じょうこう): Emperor Emeritus
  • 皇后(こうごう): Empress

HISTORICAL NOTE:
The Imperial line is considered the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 皇室(こうしつ): Imperial family
  • 即位(そくい): enthronement
  • 元号(げんごう): era name

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