皇子
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Meanings
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Refers specifically to a son of the Japanese emperor or a male member of the imperial family. Not used for princes of foreign monarchies, where 王子 (おうじ) is more common.
I hear that the imperial prince will visit abroad next month.
Usage patterns
- 第〈数〉皇子the nth imperial prince (in birth order)
He is the emperor's second son.
- 皇子が生まれるan imperial prince is born
Last month, an imperial prince was born into the royal family.