Translation guide
Refers to a carriage or palanquin used by the emperor or imperial family. In modern contexts, it is a historical or ceremonial term.
A wheeled vehicle or palanquin used by the emperor or imperial family, especially in historical or ceremonial settings.
A carriage specifically for the emperor, often decorated with phoenix motifs. Used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
天皇陛下が鳳輦に乗って式典に臨まれた。
His Majesty the Emperor attended the ceremony in the imperial carriage.
A general term for a vehicle used by the imperial family, including carriages and modern cars. More common in modern references to imperial vehicles.
An archaic term for a hand-pulled imperial carriage or palanquin. Rarely used outside historical texts.
古い文献には輦の記述が見られる。
Descriptions of the imperial carriage can be found in old documents.
These terms are highly specialized and refer to historical or ceremonial vehicles. Do not use them for ordinary carriages or cars.
The imperial carriage changed from a horse-drawn carriage to an automobile.