Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 御局(おつぼね) in Japanese

御局
Kana Reading
おつぼね
Romaji
otsubone
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dignified lady-in-waiting who had her own private chamber or office at court or in the shogun's castle


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

honorable, manipulate, govern

On'Yomi: ギョ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: おん-, お-, み-

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment

On'Yomi: キョク

Kun'Yomi: つぼね

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