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“empress consort” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōgō

Example

皇后は宮殿に入りました。kō gō wa kyū den ni hai ri ma shi ta

The empress entered the palace.

Illustration for 皇后 (empress consort)

How to say “empress consort” in Japanese

“Empress consort” in Japanese is 皇后 (kōgō).

Describes the woman who is married to an emperor and holds the highest consort rank, rather than a woman who rules an empire in her own right.

Full entry for 皇后: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 皇后

皇后は国民から深く敬愛されていました。kō gō wa koku min ka ra fuka ku kei ai sa re te i ma shi ta

The empress consort was deeply respected by the people.

Tips for using 皇后

  • The highly formal expression 皇后陛下 (kōgō-heika) appears in official announcements, while 皇后さま (kōgō-sama) is more natural in respectful conversation.

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