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Meanings

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crown prince; Crown Prince's palace

Refers to the heir apparent to the Chrysanthemum Throne, or to his official residence. Used in formal, historical, and news contexts.

東とう宮ぐう殿でん下かは来らい月げつ、海かい外がいご訪ほう問もんの予よ定ていです。
The Crown Prince is scheduled to visit abroad next month.
東とう宮ぐう御ご所しょは皇こう居きょの東ひがし側がわに位い置ちしている。
The Crown Prince's Palace is located on the east side of the Imperial Palace.

Usage patterns

〈人ひと〉が東とう宮ぐうとなるfor someone to become the Crown Prince
皇おう子じは成せい人じんして東とう宮ぐうとなった。
The prince came of age and became the Crown Prince.