English–Japanese

“imperial court” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyūchū

Example

毎年、宮中では大切な儀式があります。mai toshi kyū chū de wa tai setsu na gi shiki ga a ri ma su

Important ceremonies take place at the imperial court every year.

Illustration for 宮中 (imperial court)

How to say “imperial court” in Japanese

“Imperial court” in Japanese is 宮中 (kyūchū).

Refers to the emperor's palace and the court life and formal ceremonies centered there.

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

Example sentences with 宮中

古い日記には、宮中に仕える人々の日常が記されています。furu i nik ki ni wa kyū chū ni tsuka e ru hito bito no nichi jō ga shiru sa re te i ma su

An old diary records the daily lives of people who served at the imperial court.

Tips for using 宮中

  • In English historical writing, court can mean the ruler's household and officials as well as the place where they reside, so imperial court covers more than a palace building.

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