Princess in Japanese
"princess" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
妃
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "princess". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
姫 is a princess in the storybook sense, and a noble lady. 王女 is a king's daughter. 内親王 is an imperial princess in Japanese law. 妃 is a consort, not a daughter. Which word you want depends on whose daughter she is.
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princess
Reading: ki
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of woman and retainer. Retainer's woman.
What it carries
Princess, lady, noblewoman. Represents princess.
Related kanji for "princess"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for princess?
The most common kanji for "princess" is 姫, read as ki. It means princess. Related kanji: 妃 (princess).
How many strokes does 姫 have?
姫 has 10 strokes.