Meaning

Primary

Japanese Emperor

Alternative

Emperor Of Japan

Word Type

independent noun

Explanation

The one true sovereign is the Japanese Emperor, aka the Emperor of Japan. All other emperors aren't simply on its own.

Reading

みかど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

To remember the reading, think about how the Japanese Emperor, can always pull out his "me card" (みかど) when he's in trouble. It's kind of like how a "trump card" is the one that's above all the others, but with the emperor he's always up there, so it's a "me card" to him. And who's gonna argue with the emperor? Not me.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 次の帝

    the next emperor

    時の帝

    the emperor of the time

    当時の帝

    the emperor at that time

Context Sentences

人々は、帝がお出でになるということで、国旗を掲げました。

People hung the national flag for the Japanese Emperor’s visit.

Kanji Composition