妃
nobleman's wife
Kanji 1724
nobleman's wife
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Synopsis
Think you know what a princess is? This essay, which is largely organized around photos, illuminates the meanings of “princess,” “empress,” and “crown princess”; 妃 versus 姫; “regnant” versus “consort”; and much more. We look closely at Japan’s imperial household (especially Princess Masako), as well as royalty in Britain and France, even touching on Monaco and Manchuria!
Revision history:
Feb. 16, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and Sears link.
- p. 13: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Nov. 17, 2017: Originally published.
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