noun
Grand Eunuch (historical Chinese title)
Specifically refers to the high-ranking eunuch official in imperial China. Used in historical or period contexts.
明代の太監は宮廷で大きな権力を持っていた。
The Grand Eunuchs of the Ming dynasty held great power in the imperial court.
noun
Archaic colloquial extension of the title to refer to any eunuch. Rare in modern Japanese outside historical references.
昔の中国の宮廷には多くの太監が仕えていた。
Many eunuchs served in the ancient Chinese imperial court.