王子
Meanings
1
Refers to a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or emperor. Also used in titles and fairy tales.
The British prince is the son of Prince Charles.
Princes often appear in old tales.
2
subordinate Kumano shrine
A specific term in Shinto context: a branch shrine of the Kumano Sanzan (three grand shrines of Kumano). Rare outside religious or historical discussions.
The subordinate Kumano shrines are scattered along the pilgrimage route.
Usage patterns
- 王子として〈動詞〉to do something in one's capacity as a prince
He learned to govern the country as a prince.
- 王子が生まれるa prince is born
A prince was born to the royal family last week.
Expressions
- 白馬の王子prince on a white horse; Prince Charming