Japanese

きぞく
Meaning: aristocrat; noble
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

貴
族

Example sentences

He was born into an old European noble family.
その貴族の家系は時代の変化とともに没落した
That aristocratic family declined with the changing times.
かつてこの宮殿には、多くの王侯貴族が集まり、豪華な宴が開かれていた。
Once, many royalty and nobles gathered in this palace, and lavish banquets were held.
昔の貴族の家には家扶がいた
In the past, noble houses had household assistants.
平安時代の貴族が指貫を着た
Nobles in the Heian period wore sashinuki.
平安時代の貴族は牛車で移動していた。
Nobles in the Heian period moved by ox-drawn carriage.
城の置酒高会で貴族たちが集まっていた
The nobles were gathering at the castle's grand banquet
古い時代の貴族は竜頭鷁首に乗って遊びをした
In ancient times, nobles enjoyed riding in ornate dragon-headed pleasure boats.

Usage Notes

Refers to people of high social rank or inherited titles.

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