also: ひめごぜ
daughter of a high-ranking person; lord's daughter
Honorific and formal term for a daughter of a noble or high-ranking family, similar to 姫君 but with an added respectful suffix. Used in historical or literary contexts.
See also: 姫君
The lord's daughter was wearing a beautiful kimono.
In the tale, the high-born daughter was married off far from the capital.
Standard kanji spelling for this honorific term.
Formed from 姫 “noble daughter; princess” and the honorific title 御前, referring respectfully to the daughter of a person of high rank.