Meaning

Primary

Japanese Empress

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The emperor empress is the emperor's wife. That's the Japanese Empress, specifically, since usually refers to the Japanese emperor.

Reading

こうごう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Be careful of the rendaku.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は誤って皇后であった母親を殺害してしまいました。

He accidentally killed his mother, the Japanese Empress.

Kanji Composition