Translation guide
The system of hereditary noble titles in the UK, or the group of people holding such titles. In Japanese contexts, refers to the pre-1947 kazoku aristocracy.
Referring to the British system of hereditary titles (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, baron) or the group of peers as a whole.
General term for 'aristocratic system', commonly used when discussing the British peerage as an institution.
The British peerage system has a long history.
Loanword from English, used in academic or specialized contexts about the UK.
I'm researching the history of the peerage.
Referring to the Japanese hereditary nobility system that existed from 1869 to 1947.
The specific term for the Japanese peerage under the Meiji Constitution. Use this when talking about the Japanese system.
The kazoku peerage system was abolished in 1947.
Refers specifically to the court nobility in Kyoto, a subset of the pre-Meiji aristocracy that later merged into the kazoku.
Feudal lords, some of whom became part of the kazoku peerage after the Meiji Restoration. Not a direct translation of 'peerage' but related.
A reference book containing information about peers and their families, such as Burke's Peerage.
In modern Japan, there is no peerage. Using 華族 outside historical discussion may cause confusion. For contemporary British contexts, 貴族 or 貴族制度 is safer.
華族 (kazoku) specifically refers to the Japanese peerage (1869–1947). 貴族 (kizoku) is a broader term for 'nobility' or 'aristocracy' and can apply to any country. Use 華族 only for the Japanese system.
Literally 'noble class', often used for the peerage as a social stratum.
He belongs to the British peerage.
His ancestors were court nobles.
元大名の一部は華族になった。
Some former daimyo became part of the peerage.
The kazoku peerage directory was published before the war.