天皇

tiānhuáng
noun #12,688

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 Emperor of Japan
  2. 2 Heavenly Sovereign (one of the three legendary sovereigns)

Examples

Rìběn tiānhuáng zài guómín xīn zhōng yǒu hěn gāo de dìwèi.
The Japanese Emperor holds a very high status in the hearts of the people.

Tips

culture
天皇 specifically refers to the Emperor of Japan. For a Chinese emperor, use 皇帝 (huángdì). The term literally means 'heavenly sovereign,' reflecting the traditional Japanese belief in the emperor's divine lineage.

Stroke Order

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