Translation guide
Refers to the emperor who reigned immediately before the current one. In Japanese, this is a specific historical and cultural term, not a generic description.
To refer to the previous emperor in a historical or formal context.
The standard term for the preceding emperor, used in historical and formal contexts.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the previous emperor', slightly less formal than 先帝.
Literally 'previous emperor', but rarely used; 先帝 or 先代の天皇 are preferred.
The reign of the previous emperor was peaceful.
Do not translate 'preceding emperor' word-for-word as 先行する天皇 or similar. Use the established terms 先帝 or 先代の天皇.
Many reforms were carried out during the reign of the preceding emperor.
The preceding emperor continued his public duties after abdication.