noun
Imperial surname; title of an Imperial prince heading a branch family
Refers to the surname or title given to a prince of the blood who establishes a new branch of the Imperial family (宮家). Used in historical and formal contexts related to the Japanese Imperial household.
See also: 宮家 (みやけ)
秋篠宮は、文仁親王の宮号である。
Akishino-no-miya is the Imperial title of Prince Fumihito.
宮号は、皇室典範に基づいて授けられる。
Imperial titles are granted based on the Imperial House Law.