王室
Meanings
1
royal family; royal house
Refers to the family of a monarch, or the institution itself. Common in news and formal contexts.
News about the British royal family attracts attention around the world.
The traditions of the royal house have continued for centuries.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が王室に嫁ぐfor someone to marry into the royal family
She married into a European royal family.
- 王室の伝統を守るto uphold royal traditions
That country still upholds its royal traditions today.
- 王室を廃止するto abolish the monarchy
After the revolution, the monarchy was abolished.
- 王室行事royal ceremony/event
Many tourists gathered for the royal ceremony.