Japanese Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Japanese word
皇室
Pronunciation
Romajikōshitsu
Meaning
- nounimperial household
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
The term centers on the emperor's family as a continuing public institution, not merely the people living in one home.
Common phrases
皇室の一員kō shitsu no ichi in
a member of the imperial household
皇室の行事kō shitsu no gyō ji
imperial household events
皇室に関する報道kō shitsu ni kan su ru hō dō
news coverage of the imperial household
Definition in Japanese
天皇とその家族から成る公的な家系および制度。tennō to so no ka zoku ka ra na ru kō teki na ka kei o yo bi sei do
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 皇室 (kōshitsu) contains 皇 (kō, "emperor") and 室 (shitsu, "room" or "chamber"), with the whole compound referring to the emperor's household.
Usage tips
- The phrase imperial household has a more formal tone than the everyday phrase the emperor's family in English reporting.