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.
imperial carriage (historical/ceremonial)
Most specific term for an emperor's carriage.
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.
These terms are highly specialized and refer to historical or ceremonial vehicles. Do not use them for ordinary carriages or cars.
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.
The imperial carriage changed from a horse-drawn carriage to an automobile.
An archaic term for a hand-pulled imperial carriage or palanquin. Rarely used outside historical texts.
Descriptions of the imperial carriage can be found in old documents.