1. highness
2. steps (of throne)
Kanji
1. highness
2. steps (of throne)
1. Your Majesty; His Majesty
1. Imperial guard
1. If/when guarding the palace; If/when protecting the palace
1. Was guarding the emperor.; Was protecting the emperor.
1. Probably.; It will likely be.
1. Probably the guard.; Probably a guard.
1. If/When His Majesty's guards; If/When the palace guards
1. Connecting clauses; Making requests
1. Was not a guard.; Wasn't guarding.