即位(そくい)

そくい
noun, verb (suru)
enthronement; accession to the throne
1. enthronement, accession to the throne
The formal act of ascending to a throne, especially the Japanese imperial throne. Used primarily in historical and political contexts.
新(あたら)しい天皇(てんのう)が即位(そくい)した。
The new Emperor ascended the throne.
即位(そくい)の礼(れい)が行(おこな)われた。
The enthronement ceremony was held.
国王(こくおう)の即位(そくい)を祝(いわ)うパレードが街(まち)を練(ね)り歩(ある)いた。
A parade celebrating the king's enthronement marched through the city.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 即位(そくい)する (ascend the throne)
  • 即位(そくい)の礼(れい) (enthronement ceremony)
  • 即位(そくい)式(しき) (coronation ceremony)
  • 即位(そくい)を祝(いわ)う (celebrate the enthronement)

USAGE NOTES:
In Japanese context, 即位(そくい) refers specifically to the Emperor's accession. The formal ceremony is called 即位(そくい)の礼(れい) (即位礼正殿(そくいれいせいでん)の儀(ぎ) in its full form). The most recent enthronement was in 2019 when Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The word can also be used for foreign monarchs.

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Added 2026.2.19 20:10
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