English–Japanese

“imperial palace” in Japanese

Japanese

Also皇居 (kōkyo)

Pronunciation

Romajigosho

Example

京都の御所を見学します。kyō to no go sho o ken gaku shi ma su

I will visit the Imperial Palace in Kyoto.

Illustration for 御所 (imperial palace)

How to say “imperial palace” in Japanese

“Imperial palace” in Japanese is 御所 (gosho).

Refers to a dignified palace or residence associated with Japan's imperial household.

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

Example sentences with 御所

春には御所の庭が一般公開されます。haru ni wa go sho no niwa ga ip pan kō kai sa re ma su

The garden of the Imperial Palace is open to the public in spring.

Tips for using 御所

  • The name 京都御所 (Kyōto Gosho) corresponds to Kyoto Imperial Palace in English and is often used when discussing Kyoto's historic sites.

Other Japanese words for “imperial palace”

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皇居

kōkyo

nounImperial Palace

皇居は東京にあります。kō kyo wa tō kyō ni a ri ma su

The Imperial Palace is in Tokyo.

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