English–Japanese
“empress dowager” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōtaigō
Example
皇太后は式典に出席しました。kō tai gō wa shiki ten ni shus seki shi ma shi ta
The empress dowager attended the ceremony.
How to say “empress dowager” in Japanese
“Empress dowager” in Japanese is 皇太后 (kōtaigō).
Centers on an emperor's widow who remains a senior maternal figure within the imperial family.
Example sentences with 皇太后
皇太后のお言葉は、会場の人々を安心させました。kō tai gō no o koto ba wa kai jō no hito bito o an shin sa se ma shi ta
The empress dowager's words reassured the people at the venue.
Tips for using 皇太后
- The word dowager in empress dowager traditionally describes a widow who retains her formal rank, so it is not simply a polite synonym for former empress.