先せん帝てい

noun

the late emperor; preceding emperor

Refers to the previous emperor who has passed away or abdicated. Used in historical or formal contexts.

• 先せん帝ていの御み代よには、国くにが栄さかえた。

  During the reign of the late emperor, the country prospered.

• 先せん帝ていの遺い志しを継つぐ。

  Carry on the will of the preceding emperor.