Japanese

かぞく
Meaning: former Japanese peerage; noble class under the prewar system
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: かそく|かしょく

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Example sentences

明治時代の華族は爵位と特権を持っていた。
In the 明治 period, the peerage held ranks of nobility and special privileges.
家扶は家令の下で華族の事務を助けた。
The a historical household officer who assisted a 家令 in an imperial or noble household helped with the noble family's administrative work under the 家令.

Usage Notes

A historical word for the legally recognized noble status group below the imperial family. Do not confuse it with 家族, meaning family.

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