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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.
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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.
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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?'
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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.
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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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