姫
ひめ
hime
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
姫 is the kanji for "Princess". The most common reading is ひめ (hime). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Princess
Also : Young lady · Noblewoman
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Readings
kunひめ/ himeonき/ ki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
女臣
Example Sentences
姫が城に戻った。
ひめがしろにもどった。
The princess returned to the castle.
姫と騎士の物語を聞いた。
ひめときしのものがたりをきいた。
I heard a story about a princess and a knight.
Vocabulary using 姫
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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