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- peerage (in Japan; 1868-1946); nobility; aristocracyhistorical termsee also 五等爵【ごとうしゃく】
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- peerage (in Japan; 1868-1946)
- nobility
- aristocracy
This usage refers specifically to the Japanese peerage system that existed during the Meiji and Taisho periods, and it denotes members of the historical nobility who held titles and privileges under the Japanese feudal system.
During the Meiji period, the peerage enjoyed privileges within society.
This meaning highlights the overall social class of individuals who are recognized as noble due to heritage or titles, transcending into modern discussions about social status.
She was born into the nobility, hence she carries the pride of her prestigious lineage.
This refers to a broader concept of a social class that includes hereditary nobility, which historically held significant political power and social influence.
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かぞく華族せいど制度system of peerageかぞく華族のしゅっしん出身of noble birthかぞく華族のいえ家noble familyかぞく華族があつまる集まるnobility gathersかぞく華族のでんとう伝統tradition of the aristocracyかぞく華族にたいする対するそんけい尊敬respect for the nobilityかぞく華族としてのとっけん特権privileges as a member of the peerageかぞく華族をなのる名乗るto claim to be of noble descentかぞく華族せつりつ設立establishment of the peerageかぞく華族しゃかい社会aristocratic society
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