English–Japanese
“palace” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyūden
Example
王は宮殿に住んでいます。ō wa kyū den ni su n de i ma su
The king lives in the palace.
How to say “palace” in Japanese
“Palace” in Japanese is 宮殿 (kyūden).
Describes a grand residence whose size and splendor mark it as the seat of a ruler or royal household.
Example sentences with 宮殿
王家の宮殿は、丘の上から街を見下ろしています。ō ke no kyū den wa oka no ue ka ra machi o mi o ro shi te i ma su
The royal palace overlooks the city from the hill.
Tips for using 宮殿
- The wider Imperial Palace complex in Japan is called 皇居 (kōkyo), while 宮殿 (kyūden) can refer specifically to the palace building within it.