宮殿
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Base noun form. Refers to a large, grand building used as a royal residence or official seat. Often used in historical or formal contexts, e.g., 『宮殿を見学する』 (kyuuden o kengaku suru, 'to tour a palace').
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User and their colleague Aiko are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto and discussing historical sites to visit.
宮殿
きゅうでん
palace
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a grand 'palace' with golden gates. The word sounds like 'kyu-den' — think of a 'queue' of people waiting to enter the palace. 'Queue-den' → 宮殿 (kyuuden, 'palace').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『宮殿』 (kyuuden, 'palace') often refers to historical imperial palaces like 『皇居』 (koukyo, 'Imperial Palace') in Tokyo, which is a symbol of the emperor and Japanese heritage. These sites are popular tourist attractions and represent traditional architecture.
Forms
Base: 宮殿Base noun form. Refers to a large, grand building used as a royal residence or official seat. Often used in historical or formal contexts, e.g., 『宮殿を見学する』 (kyuuden o kengaku suru, 'to tour a palace').