朕

KANJI

朕

imperial we

emperor's i, i (used by emperor)

Kun'yomi

—

On'yomi

ちんchin

Example sentences

朕ちんは、国くにの平和へいわと国民こくみんの安寧あんねいを第一だいいちに考かんがえ、この宣言せんげんを発はっする。

I (the Emperor), considering the peace of the nation and the welfare of the people as paramount, issue this declaration.

歴史書れきししょには、朕ちんが国くにの危機ききに際さいして国民こくみんを励はげましたと記しるされている。

It is written in historical documents that I (the Emperor) encouraged the people during a national crisis.

朕ちんがこの国くにを治おさめる限かぎり、民たみの苦くるしみに耳みみを傾かたむけようと誓ちかう。

As long as I (the Emperor) rule this nation, I vow to listen to the suffering of the people.

Practice exercises

朕意い

the emperor's will/intention

Answer

ちんい

朕告こく

imperial proclamation/announcement

Answer

ちんこく

朕詔しょう

imperial edict/rescript

Answer

ちんしょう

朕

Answer

ちん

朕

Answer

imperial weI (used by the emperor)

朕躬きゅう

the emperor's person/body

Answer

ちんきゅう