王子

おうじ
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1A prince — the son of a king or a member of a royal family.

Noun

Examples

その国の王子は来月、来日する予定だ。

The prince of that country is scheduled to visit Japan next month.

童話には勇敢な王子がよく登場する。

A brave prince often appears in fairy tales.

彼はまるで王子のように振る舞う。

He behaves as if he were a prince.

王女は隣国の王子と結婚した。

The princess married the prince of a neighboring country.

2A small subordinate shrine set up along the Kumano pilgrimage route, affiliated with the main shrine.

Noun

Examples

熊野古道沿いには「王子」と呼ばれる小さな社が点在する。

Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, small shrines called "ōji" are scattered about.