Japanese Conversation · Level 65
75 words
Japanese word
宮殿
Pronunciation
Romajikyūden
Meaning
- nounpalace
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a grand residence whose size and splendor mark it as the seat of a ruler or royal household.
Common phrases
宮殿の正門kyū den no sei mon
the main gate of a palace
宮殿の庭kyū den no niwa
the garden of a palace
宮殿に入るkyū den ni hai ru
enter a palace
Similar words
王宮ōkyū: The official residence of a king or queen.
御殿goten: A large, formal residence built for a ruler or noble household.
Definition in Japanese
王や皇帝などの住む、豪華で大規模な建物。ō ya kō tei na do no su mu gō ka de dai ki bo na tate mono
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 宮殿 (kyūden, "palace") combines 宮 (kyū, "palace or shrine") and 殿 (den, "hall or residence").
Usage tips
- 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.