帝
also: ごもん
Meanings
emperor (of Japan); mikado
Historical and formal term for the Japanese emperor; now mostly used in historical, literary, or ceremonial contexts. In modern Japanese, 天皇 (てんのう) is the standard term.
We pray that the emperor's reign may continue long.
In history class, we learned about the relationship between the emperor and the imperial court.
imperial residence gates
Only when written 御門 · Only with reading ごもん
Honorific term for the gates of the imperial palace; used in classical or highly formal contexts. Restricted to the 御門 spelling with reading ごもん.
He prostrated himself before the imperial gates.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が帝に即位するfor someone to ascend the throne as emperor
The prince ascended the throne as emperor at a young age.
- 帝の位を継ぐto inherit the imperial throne
After his father's death, he inherited the imperial throne.
- 帝に仕えるto serve the emperor
He is a loyal retainer who has served the emperor for many years.