王家(おうけ)

おうけ
noun
royal family, royal house
1. royal family, royal house, dynasty
A family or lineage that rules or has ruled as royalty. Used for foreign royal families and historically for Japanese ruling clans before the modern imperial system.
王家(おうけ)の紋章(もんしょう)が刻(きざ)まれている。
The royal family's coat of arms is engraved on it.
イギリスの王家(おうけ)は長(なが)い歴史(れきし)を持(も)つ。
The British royal family has a long history.
革命(かくめい)によって王家(おうけ)は権力(けんりょく)を失(うしな)い、共和制(きょうわせい)が始(はじ)まった。
Through the revolution, the royal family lost power and a republic was established.

USAGE:
Primarily used for foreign royal families. For the Japanese Imperial Family, 皇室(こうしつ) is the standard term. 王家(おうけ) is common in historical writing, fiction, and discussions of foreign monarchies. Also frequently appears in fantasy literature and games.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 皇室(こうしつ): the Imperial Family (Japanese Emperor's family)
  • 王族(おうぞく): royalty, royal family members
  • 王室(おうしつ): royal household (similar to 王家(おうけ) but slightly more formal)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 王家(おうけ)の血筋(ちすじ): royal bloodline
  • 王家(おうけ)の紋章(もんしょう): royal coat of arms
  • 王家(おうけ)の財宝(ざいほう): royal treasure
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