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

  • 王の子

    the king's child

    王の力

    the king's power

    王のすがた

    the figure of the 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