English–Japanese
“emperor” in Japanese
How to say “emperor” in Japanese
“Emperor” in Japanese is 天皇 (tennō).
Names the person who occupies Japan's imperial throne and represents a long national tradition.
Example sentences with 天皇
毎年、天皇の誕生日は祝日です。mai toshi tennō no tan jō hi wa shuku jitsu de su
Every year, the emperor's birthday is a national holiday.
Tips for using 天皇
- Under Japan's Constitution, the 天皇 (tennō) is the symbol of the state and the unity of the people, not a holder of governing power.
Other Japanese words for “emperor”
帝は国を治めました。mikado wa kuni o osa me ma shi ta
The emperor ruled the country.
歴史の本で皇帝について読みました。reki shi no hon de kō tei ni tsu i te yo mi ma shi ta
I read about an emperor in a history book.