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A4 Noun, Noun suffix
陛下your Majesty, his (or her) Majesty
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Noun, Noun suffix
1.
Your Majesty, His Majesty, Her Majesty
Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
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陛下 【へいか】
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中国で天子を陛下と言います。
In China, the emperor is referred to as 'Your Majesty.'
天皇や皇后のことを陛下と呼びます。
The emperor and empress are referred to as 'Your Majesty.'
この記事の陛下とは、皇太后のことである。
'Her Majesty' in this article refers to the Empress Dowager.
天子をより敬って呼ぶときに、陛下と言うのだとか。
When referring to the emperor more respectfully, it is said to call him 'Your Majesty.'
陛下に会うことになったのだから、おめかししてごらん。
Since you are going to meet Your Majesty, dress up nicely.
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