This is the 2555th most frequent Japanese word.

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Princess.


Here, '姫' is used metaphorically to compare someone to a princess, emphasizing grace and beauty.

彼女は美しい姫のようです。

She is like a beautiful princess.


In this case, '姫' refers to a princess as a character trope commonly found in fairy tales.

童話にはしばしば勇敢な姫が登場します。

Fairy tales often feature a brave princess.


The word '姫' is part of the place name 'Himeji', demonstrating its usage in a geographical context.

私は姫路から来ました。

I am from Himeji.