| 陛 | meaning | 'highness, steps (of throne)' |
| onyomi | ヘイ | |
| kunyomi |
| term | pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 両陛下 | りょうへいか | Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress |
| 今上陛下 | きんじょうへいか | the reigning emperor, His Majesty the Emperor |
| 国王陛下 | こくおうへいか | His Majesty the King |
| 天皇陛下 | てんのうへいか | His Majesty the Emperor |
| 女王陛下 | じょおうへいか | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 王后陛下 | おうこうへいか | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 皇后陛下 | こうごうへいか | her majesty the Empress |
| 陛下 | へいか | your Majesty, his (or her) Majesty |
| 陛衛 | へいえい | Imperial guard |
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