How to say 'Empress' in Japanese | 皇后

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The Japanese word for Empress is 'Kougou', written as 皇后 in Japanese.'Empress' in hiragana is こうごう.

word

皇后

Meaning

Empress

Reading

こうごう

kougou

Kanji

皇Emperor 后Empress

Explanation

The Japanese noun '皇后 (こうごう)' refers to the 'empress', specifically the wife of the reigning emperor. This term is used in the context of the Japanese imperial family and carries a formal and respectful tone. For example: The empress attended the ceremony「皇后は式典に出席しました」(こうごうはしきてんにしゅっせきしました). The empress is known for her charity work「皇后は慈善活動で知られています」(こうごうはじぜんかつどうでしられています). This term is distinct from other titles like '皇太子妃 (こうたいしひ)' (crown princess) or '女帝 (じょてい)' (female emperor), as it specifically denotes the consort of the emperor.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6969

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 皇后

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

皇

Meaning

Emperor

kanji

后

Meaning

Empress

Words Related to 皇后 Through the Kanji 皇

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 皇 as well.

word

天皇

Meaning

Emperor

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皇帝

Meaning

Emperor

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皇子

Meaning

Prince

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