VocabJLPT N3
emperor
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. emperor
  2. 2. Emperor
This word means "emperor," referring to a monarch who rules over an empire, such as historical rulers of China, Rome, or other empires. It carries a grand and historical nuance and is distinct from the Japanese emperor, who has his own specific title.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This painting really captures the young emperor's anxiety well.

Sentence 2

What's the quickest way to learn about the history of the emperors?

Sentence 3

Hey, who played the emperor in that movie again?

Sentence 4

My boss said "I'm not an emperor" and then proceeded to give orders.

Sentence 5

Even a great emperor can't hold back the tide of history.