JLPT N2

majesty, highness

Item 145 of 481 | 10 strokes | Radical: 阝 (hill), bì (compare)

Readings

On'yomiヘイ

Mnemonic

His MAJESTY (陛) stands on the HILL (阝) so everyone can see him.

Example Words

陛下 (へいか) your Majesty, his/her Majesty
天皇陛下 (てんのうへいか) His Majesty the Emperor