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玉座 (ぎょくざ, gyokuza) Japanese meaning: throne | Kotomora

玉ぎょく座ざ

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Meanings

1

Refers to the ceremonial chair of a monarch, or metaphorically to royal authority.

王おうは玉ぎょく座ざに座すわっていた。
The king was sitting on the throne.

Kanji

玉jewel, ball
座squat, seat, cushion

Related words

王おう座ざ
玉座 is the more formal word specifically for an imperial or royal throne, while 王座 is broader and also used for championship titles.

Etymology

Compound of 玉 (jewel, precious) and 座 (seat), literally 'jewel seat', a common metaphor for a royal throne.

彼かれは玉ぎょく座ざを継けい承しょうした。

He succeeded to the throne.