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公爵prince, duke
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公爵とは旧華族制度の位である。
Duke refers to a rank in the former Japanese peerage system.
公爵の前で下品なことをしてはいけません。
You mustn't behave improperly in front of the duke.
先生:「公爵という身分がどのくらい偉いか知っていますか?」
Teacher: 'Do you know just how distinguished the rank of a duke is?'
公爵という身分は、日本では明治時代の身分制度で用いられていたとか。
I hear the title of duke was used in Japan's social hierarchy during the Meiji era.
この国ではかつて、公爵に広大な領地を統治する特権が認められていたという。
In this country, it's said that the duke was once granted the privilege of governing extensive territories.
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