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朕

朕: I

I; we (emperor's pronoun)
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Readings

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チン
Kun
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Archaic imperial first-person pronoun; today seen only in history, plays and period fiction.

Key words

朕ちんI (used by the emperor)

Example sentences

「I am satisfied,」 the emperor said quietly.

In the old edict, it was written, 「My wish is the happiness of the people.」

In period dramas there are often scenes where the emperor declares strongly, 「Leave it to me.」

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