VocabJLPT N1
crown prince
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. crown prince
  2. 2. Prince Shōtoku
  3. 3. Taishi
This word historically refers to a crown prince — the heir apparent to a throne, particularly in an imperial context. It is most famously seen in the name of Prince Shōtoku and appears in historical and classical texts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "Me, a crown prince? I'm just a commoner."

Sentence 2

We received word from the other party to "handle anything crown prince-related with care."

Sentence 3

We will proceed in coordination with the ceremony attended by the crown prince.

Sentence 4

Honestly, stop acting so high and mighty — you're no crown prince!

Sentence 5

With the factory designated as "the one the Crown Prince will inspect," the floor was on edge.