Meaning

Primary

Japanese Emperor

Alternative

Emperor Of Japan

Word Type

independent noun

Explanation

The one true sovereign is the Japanese emperor, a.k.a. the emperor of Japan. On its own, only refers to him, not to other emperors around the world.

is a classical term for the emperor in Japan. It's found in works of classical literature, historical novels, or period dramas that are set in feudal Japan. In modern Japanese, the Japanese emperor is called 天皇.

Reading

みかど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

To remember the reading, think about how the Japanese Emperor, can always pull out his "me card" (みかど) when he's in trouble. It's kind of like how a "trump card" is the one that's above all the others, but with the emperor he's always up there, so it's a "me card" to him. And who's gonna argue with the emperor? Not me.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 帝に就く

    to assume the position of emperor

    帝に献上する

    to offer something to the emperor

    帝に仕える

    to serve the emperor

Context Sentences

人々は、帝がお出でになるということで、国旗を掲げました。

People hung the national flag for the Japanese Emperor’s visit.

Kanji Composition