“Emperor” in Japanese
Short answer
Emperor in Japanese is “帝” (tei). Full meaning: emperor (of Japan), mikado; (the gates of an) imperial residence.
Other ways to say “Emperor” in Japanese
人皇
jinkou emperor
天子
tenshi emperor, ruler (with a heavenly mandate); heavenly being, celestial being
皇帝
koutei emperor
テンシ
tenshi emperor, ruler (with a heavenly mandate); heavenly being, celestial being
主上
shujou emperor
カイゼル
kaizeru kaiser, emperor
コウテイ
koutei emperor
エンペラー
enperaa emperor
上様
uesama emperor, shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
現人神
arahitogami emperor, living god, god incarnate; miracle-working god (who appears as the occasion demands)
天津御姉
amatsumiko emperor
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