empress
gb/ˈɛmpɹɛs/ us/ˈɛmpɹɛs/
B2
英語
~ 9800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
entity
1
female ruler of an empire
A woman who rules an empire as the top leader, like a female emperor.
用法パターン：
the/a/an empress (of [a place])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "queen" when they mean a female ruler of an empire. A queen rules a kingdom, while an empress rules an empire. Learners also sometimes think any emperor’s wife is always a ruler; only an empress who rules in her own right is a sovereign.
類義語
female emperor (Direct, literal equivalent; slightly longer and more descriptive.)
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sovereign (Gender-neutral term for the highest ruler of a state; does not specify an empire.)
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monarch (General term for a king, queen, emperor, or empress; not limited to empires.)
対義語
commoner (Someone with no royal rank, the opposite of a supreme ruler.)
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subject (A person ruled by an empress, rather than the ruler herself.)
コロケーション
reigning empress
|empress of [country]
|the last empress
|emperor and empress
|empress regnant
|young empress
テーマ
history
|politics
|titles
例文
- As empress of the vast empire, she had the final say on all major decisions.
- The young empress introduced a series of reforms to modernize her realm.
- Historians still debate how much real power the empress actually held over the imperial government.
- In the film, a cruel empress rules her people with fear.
- The last empress of the dynasty watched her empire collapse during the war.
学習者向け例文
- The empress ruled the empire for many years.
- People came from far away to see the new empress.
- The empress made a law to help poor people.
- In this story, the empress is kind and wise.
- The empress of the land was very powerful.
名詞
B2
entity
2
wife of an emperor
The wife of an emperor, who has the title empress.
用法パターン：
the/a/an empress (of [a place])
よくある間違い：
Learners often think that an empress is always the main ruler. In many histories, the empress is only the emperor’s wife and does not rule alone. Context or phrases like "empress consort" and "empress regnant" show the difference.
類義語
emperor's wife (Plain description that makes the relationship clear without using the specific title.)
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empress consort (More technical title used especially in historical or formal writing.)
対義語
emperor (The male ruler himself, contrasted with his wife.)
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servant (A person of very low status in the palace, the social opposite of the empress.)
コロケーション
empress consort
|empress dowager
|the empress's palace
|the emperor and empress
|the empress attended the ceremony
|emperor, empress, and their children
テーマ
history
|family
|titles
|politics
|relationships
例文
- The empress accompanied the emperor on his visit to the provinces.
- At court, the empress was known for her grace and generosity.
- The emperor and empress appeared on the balcony to greet the cheering crowds.
- After the emperor's death, the empress lived quietly in a country palace.
- The young empress consort struggled to adjust to the strict rules of the imperial court.
学習者向け例文
- The emperor and the empress walked through the garden.
- People bowed when the empress entered the room.
- The empress wore a beautiful gold dress.
- The empress smiled at the children in the crowd.
- The emperor’s wife became empress when he took the throne.
名詞
C1
entity
3
very powerful or dominant woman
A woman called an empress to show that she is very powerful or successful in a certain area.
用法パターン：
[an/the] empress of [field/area]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think this use is literal. In phrases like "empress of pop" or "empress of fashion," the woman is not a real ruler; the word is only a strong way to say she is very powerful or successful.
類義語
queen (Often used similarly in phrases like "queen of pop"; slightly more common and less formal-sounding than "empress".)
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diva (Usually used for a famous female singer; can suggest being demanding, not just powerful.)
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matriarch (Suggests a powerful older woman at the head of a family or group, not necessarily famous in a public field.)
対義語
nobody (Informal way to describe someone with no fame or power, the opposite of an "empress" in a field.)
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unknown (Someone who is not known or recognized, contrasting with a highly visible "empress" figure.)
コロケーション
empress of pop
|empress of fashion
|media empress
|empress of daytime TV
|self-styled empress
|business empress
テーマ
media
|people
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
|business
例文
- She became known as the empress of daytime television after hosting the top show for twenty years.
- In the fashion world, the designer is treated like an empress, with everyone seeking her approval.
- Critics called her the empress of crime fiction because her novels dominated the bestseller lists.
- The magazine crowned her the empress of social media for her massive online influence.
- As the self-styled empress of wellness, she built a global lifestyle brand.
学習者向け例文
- The singer is called the empress of pop music.
- In that city, she is the empress of fashion.
- Many fans see her as an empress of the art world.
- Some people call her the empress of business in her country.
- The press wrote that she was the empress of cooking shows.
文法
辞書形
empress
IPA
GB/ˈɛmpɹɛs/
US/ˈɛmpɹɛs/
音節・強勢
empress （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (empress)
活用形
Noun
- Base: empress
- Plural: empresses
関連語
Forms
empresses
noun
Related words
imperialism
noun C1
imperialist
noun
Advanced or less common
imperialistic
adjective
表現
emperor and empress
1/ˈɛmpɚɚ ˈænd ˈɛmpɹɛs/
fixed phrase
imperial ruling couple
A way to talk about an emperor and the empress together as a couple.
例文
- The emperor and empress appeared on the balcony to wave to the crowd.
- Gifts were prepared for the emperor and empress before their state visit.
empress consort
1/ˈɛmpɹɛs kˈɑnsɔɹt/
fixed phrase
title for emperor's wife
The official title for the wife of an emperor, who has the rank of empress but does not rule the empire herself.
例文
- As empress consort, her main duties were ceremonial and charitable.
- The new empress consort was introduced to the public in a grand parade.
empress dowager
1/ˈɛmpɹɛs dˈaʊɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
widow or mother of an emperor
The mother or widow of an emperor, who still has the title empress.
例文
- The empress dowager acted as regent until her grandson was old enough to rule.
- In the drama, the powerful empress dowager controls the court from behind the scenes.
empress regnant
1/ˈɛmpɹɛs ɹˈɛɡnənt/
fixed phrase
female sovereign emperor
An empress who is the real ruler of the empire, not just the emperor’s wife.
例文
- She is remembered as one of the few empresses regnant in the empire’s long history.
- The law was changed to allow a woman to become empress regnant if there were no sons.