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今上陛下 (kinjouheika) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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は
、
本ほん
日じつ
、
式しき
典てん
に
ご
臨りん
席せき
あそばさ
れ
まし
た
。
His Majesty the Emperor attended the ceremony today.
Since His Majesty's enthronement, many ceremonies have been held.
Kanji 陛 highness, steps (of throne) Related words 天皇てんのう 陛へい 下か More common and general term for 'His Majesty the Emperor'; 今上陛下 specifically emphasizes the current reigning emperor.
今きん 上じょう 天皇てんのう Synonymous, but 今上天皇 is slightly less formal and more often used in historical or explanatory contexts.
Etymology 今上 (きんじょう, 'the present reign') + 陛下 (へいか, 'His/Her Majesty'). A Sino-Japanese compound used exclusively for the current emperor.
