noun
younger princess
Refers to a younger princess, often in contrast to 兄姫 (elder princess). Used in historical or literary contexts.
Antonyms: 兄姫
物語では、乙姫は兄姫よりも控えめな性格として描かれることが多い。
In tales, the younger princess is often portrayed as more reserved than the elder princess.
noun
Otohime; Princess of the Dragon Palace
Proper noun: Otohime, the princess of the Dragon Palace (Ryūgū-jō) in the Urashima Tarō legend.
浦島太郎は乙姫から玉手箱をもらった。
Urashima Tarō received a tamatebako from Otohime.
Antonym: elder princess. 乙姫 is the younger counterpart.
From 乙 (oto, 'younger sibling' or 'second') + 姫 (hime, 'princess'). The reading おと is an older form meaning 'younger' or 'next', as seen in 弟 (otōto).