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What does 上皇 (じょうこう, joukou) mean?

上皇 (じょうこう, joukou) means retired emperor; ex-emperor; former emperor.

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Readingじょうこう
Romajijoukou
Part of speechnoun
じょうこう
joukou

retired emperor; ex-emperor; former emperor

  1. 1noun retired emperor; ex-emperor; former emperor

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