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王府 (おうふ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

王おう府ふ

Meanings

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noun

royal government; royal administration

archaic

Archaic term referring to the royal government, especially that of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Used in historical contexts.

琉りゅう球きゅう王おう国こくの王おう府ふは首しゅ里り城じょうに置おかれていた。
The royal government of the Ryukyu Kingdom was located at Shuri Castle.

Kanji

王king, rule, magnate
府borough, urban prefecture, govt office

Similar words

政せい府ふ
Modern general term for 'government'. 王府 is an archaic term specific to royal administrations, especially the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Etymology

Compound of 王 (king) and 府 (government office). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with the royal administration of the Ryukyu Kingdom.