妃

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 妃 and read ひ, it is a royal title for the female consort of a king, emperor, or prince.
• Basic usage: It appears with a queen commissioning a school and in a scroll depicting a young consort's court life.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Royal consort rather than wife in general
  • The word carries court rank and status, not merely a marital relationship.