Meaning

Primary

King

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the one you learned when learning the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 王にする

    to make someone a king

    王につかえる

    to serve the king

    王になる

    to become king

Context Sentences

わたしが王だ。

I am the king.

王と女王は力のあるカップルだ。

The king and the queen are a powerful couple.

これは王のプライベートジェットですよ。

This is the king's private jet.

Kanji Composition