Word details

後宮

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後宮.

Dictionary

Entry

後宮うきゅうNounFreq #19045
1

inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio

Examples
私には後宮の支配者になる資質は、どうやらないようだ。
It appears that I don't have it in me to have a harem in my charge.
2

consort of the emperor

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

behind, back, later

9 strokesFrequency 26JLPT N4Grade 2

On

コウ

Kun

のちうし.ろうしろあとおく.れる

Nanori

こししいしり

Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

10 strokesFrequency 367JLPT N1Grade 3

On

キュウグウクウ

Kun

みや

Nanori

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