Japanese Conversation · Level 125
60 words
Japanese word
皇族
Pronunciation
Romajikōzoku
Meaning
- nounmember of the imperial family
Example
皇族が式に出席します。kō zoku ga shiki ni shus seki shi ma su
A member of the imperial family attends the ceremony.
More examples
その皇族は公務で地方を訪問しました。so no kō zoku wa kō mu de chi hō o hō mon shi ma shi ta
That member of the imperial family visited a rural area on official business.
Core concept
Places a person within the recognized family group surrounding an emperor rather than among ordinary citizens.
Common phrases
皇族としてkō zoku to shi te
as a member of the imperial family
皇族に生まれるkō zoku ni u ma re ru
be born into the imperial family
皇族を離れるkō zoku o hana re ru
leave the imperial family
Similar words
王族ōzoku: A member of the recognized family of a king or queen.
Definition in Japanese
皇室を構成する、天皇の親族である人。kō shitsu o kō sei su ru tennō no shin zoku de a ru hito
Word origin
皇族 (kōzoku) is formed from the Sino-Japanese elements 皇 (kō, "emperor") and 族 (zoku, "kin group"), expressing membership in an imperial kin group.
Usage tips
- The contrast between "imperial" and "royal" helps identify 皇族 (kōzoku) in English, because "imperial" relates to an emperor and "royal" usually relates to a king or queen.