Japanese

てんのう
Meaning: Emperor of Japan
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

天
皇

Example sentences

The Emperor is the symbol of Japan.
新しい天皇が即位し、新しい時代が始まった。
A new Emperor ascended the throne, and a new era began.
侍従は天皇陛下のお側に常に控えている。
The chamberlains are always in attendance by the Emperor's side.
天皇は国民に恩赦を下賜した。
The Emperor bestowed an amnesty upon the people.
天皇に拝謁する機会を得た。
I had the opportunity to have an audience with the Emperor.
昭和天皇が崩御された後、新しい元号が平成となった。
After Emperor Showa passed away, the new era name became Heisei.
日本国憲法第一条は、天皇の地位を定めています。
Article 1 of the Constitution of Japan defines the status of the Emperor.
天皇は詔勅を発して、新しい法律を公布した。
The Emperor issued an imperial edict and promulgated a new law.
明治憲法下では、国務大臣が天皇を輔弼した。
Under the Meiji Constitution, Ministers of State advised the Emperor.
嵯峨天皇は平安時代の天皇です。
Emperor Saga was an emperor of the Heian period.

Usage Notes

The hereditary monarch of Japan, who serves as the head of the Imperial Family and the ceremonial head of state.

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