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皇配 (こうはい, kouhai) Japanese meaning: prince consort | Kotomora

皇こう配はい

Meanings

1

Title for the husband of a reigning empress. Compare 王配 (おうはい), which is used for the husband of a queen.

See also: 王配 (おうはい)

皇こう配はい殿でん下かは公こう務むに励はげまれている。
His Imperial Highness the Prince Consort is devoted to his official duties.

Kanji

皇emperor
配distribute, spouse, exile

Related words

王おう配はい
王配 is used for the husband of a queen, while 皇配 is specifically for the husband of an empress.

Etymology

Compound of 皇 (こう, 'emperor/imperial') and 配 (はい, 'partner/spouse'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows the pattern of 王配 (おうはい).