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JLPT N1

殿下

This is a formal title for high-ranking royalty, like a prince or princess.

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Noun, Suffix

"Your/His/Her Highness"

A formal title for a prince, princess, or other high-ranking royal who is not the monarch (the king, queen, or emperor). It is the direct equivalent of “Your Highness.”

Example

皇太子殿下 は 、 明日 イギリス へ 出発 され ます 。

His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince will depart for the UK tomorrow.

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殿下
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This is a formal title for high-ranking royalty, like a prince or princess.
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