English–Japanese

“imperial household” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōshitsu

Example

皇室は国民に親しまれています。kō shitsu wa koku min ni shita shi ma re te i ma su

The imperial household is well liked by the public.

Illustration for 皇室 (imperial household)

How to say “imperial household” in Japanese

“Imperial household” in Japanese is 皇室 (kōshitsu).

The term centers on the emperor's family as a continuing public institution, not merely the people living in one home.

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

Example sentences with 皇室

皇室の一員が地域の式典に出席しました。kō shitsu no ichi in ga chi iki no shiki ten ni shus seki shi ma shi ta

A member of the imperial household attended a local ceremony.

Tips for using 皇室

  • The phrase imperial household has a more formal tone than the everyday phrase the emperor's family in English reporting.

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