Related words· 7 王女 specifically means the daughter of a king or queen, while 姫 is a native Japanese word that can sound more literary or fairy-tale-like and is sometimes used honorifically for any noble or beloved girl.
王女 refers to the daughter of a king or queen, whereas 皇女 specifically refers to the daughter of an emperor.
王女 is a standalone noun meaning a monarch's daughter, while 妃 is a suffix attached to titles for a consort or princess by marriage, as in 皇太子妃 .
王女 specifically means the daughter of a monarch, while お姫様 is a broader, affectionate term that can be used for any princess figure, including in fairy tales.
Show 3 more Show fewer 王女 is the native Japanese term for a princess, used in formal or historical contexts, while プリンセス is a loanword with a modern, Western, or fairy-tale feel.
王女 specifically means a princess of a royal family, while 姫君 more broadly refers to the daughter of any high-ranking or noble household, including samurai lineage.
王女 is the plain, everyday word for a princess, while 妃殿下 is the formal honorific title used in news reporting and official contexts.
Don't confuse with 女王 refers to a queen who reigns or a top female competitor, while 王女 means a princess, i.e. a king's daughter, with no ruling power implied.
Etymology Sino-Japanese compound from 王 meaning king or monarch and 女 meaning woman or daughter, with the standard on-reading おうじょ . Also lists the obsolete reading おうにょ .
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