Meaning

Primary

Crown Prince

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The emperor's fat child is the crown prince, not because he's fat, but because he's the emperor's child.

Reading

こうたいし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

皇太子殿下に「うまくいくといいですね」と言った。

I told the crown prince that I hope things work out for him.

Kanji Composition