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“young nobleman” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōshi

Example

その公子は父と旅をします。so no kō shi wa chichi to tabi o shi ma su

That young nobleman travels with his father.

Illustration for 公子 (young nobleman)

How to say “young nobleman” in Japanese

“Young nobleman” in Japanese is 公子 (kōshi).

Describes a young man whose family status places him among the nobility.

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

Example sentences with 公子

公子は身分を隠して市場を歩きます。kō shi wa mi bun o kaku shi te shi jō o aru ki ma su

The young nobleman walks through the market while hiding his status.

Tips for using 公子

  • 公子 (kōshi) sounds formal and literary in modern Japanese, so it appears more often in historical or period-style writing than in casual conversation.

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