queen, princess

About this kanji

The kanji 妃 primarily means "queen" or "princess," and it is often used as a noun. A common compound is 王妃 (おうひ), which refers to a queen consort, while 皇太子妃 (こうたいしひ) means crown princess. Another example is 妃殿下 (ひでんか), a respectful way to address a princess. This kanji emphasizes the royal status of women in historical and modern contexts. Keep in mind that 妃 is used less frequently in everyday conversation and more in formal or ceremonial settings.

Example sentences

• 彼女は王の妃として輝いている。

  She shines as the king's queen.

Meanings across languages

English

queen, princess

Tiếng Việt

hoàng hậu, công chúa

日本語

妃, 公妃

한국어

여왕, 공주

中文

王妃, 公主

id

ratu, putri

th

ราชินี, เจ้าหญิง

es

reina, princesa

fr

reine, princesse

de

Königin, Prinzessin

pt

rainha, princesa

Common compounds

• 王妃おうひqueen (consort), empress (consort)
• 皇太子妃こうたいしひcrown princess
• 妃殿下ひでんかprincess, Her Royal Highness
• 皇妃こうひempress, queen
• 公妃こうひnoble's consort, consort of a prince, consort of a duke
• 寵妃ちょうひfavourite concubine
• 妃嬪ひひんemperor's wife and concubines, emperor's female attendant
• 正妃せいひlegal wife of an emperor or king, first wife, queen consort