皇こう親しん

noun

imperial family; relatives of the Emperor

Refers to members of the imperial family or those related by blood to the Emperor. A formal, somewhat historical term; in modern contexts, 皇室 (こうしつ) is more common for the imperial household.

• 皇こう親しんの集あつまりが宮きゅう中ちゅうで開ひらかれた。

  A gathering of the imperial family was held at the palace.