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VocabJLPT N1

emperor (of Japan)

Noun

Definitions

1. emperor (of Japan)
2. mikado

This noun is an archaic or literary word for the Emperor of Japan, carrying a classical and dignified nuance. It appears frequently in historical texts, classical literature, and period dramas rather than in modern everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For some reason, just hearing the Emperor's name makes me stand up straighter.

Sentence 2

My friend asked, "Is みかど really how you read 帝?"

Sentence 3

He said sharply, "Don't go invoking the Emperor's name."

Sentence 4

The teacher concluded, "The Emperor's presence sustained the culture."

Sentence 5

Hey, is 帝 still a word people actually use in everyday life?