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東宮職 (とうぐうしょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

東とう宮ぐう職しょく

Meanings

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noun

official of the Crown Prince's household

Historical title for an Imperial Household Agency employee assigned to the household of the Crown Prince. Not a modern job title.

東とう宮ぐう職しょくは、皇こう太たい子しの家か政せいを担たん当とうする役やく職しょくだった。
The Tōgūshoku was a post responsible for the household affairs of the Crown Prince.

Kanji

東east
宮Shinto shrine, constellations, palace
職post, employment, work

Etymology

Compound of 東宮 (tōgū, 'Crown Prince's palace') and 職 (shoku, 'office' or 'post'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.