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玉座 (ぎょくざ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

玉ぎょく座ざ

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to the ceremonial chair of a monarch, or metaphorically to royal authority.

王おうは玉ぎょく座ざに座すわっていた。
The king was sitting on the throne.
彼かれは玉ぎょく座ざを継けい承しょうした。
He succeeded to the throne.

Kanji

玉jewel, ball
座squat, seat, cushion

Similar words

王おう座ざ
王座 also means 'throne', but can additionally refer to a championship title in sports or games, whereas 玉座 is strictly a royal throne.

Etymology

Compound of 玉 (jewel, precious) and 座 (seat), literally 'jewel seat', a common metaphor for a royal throne.