王
Kanji · N2
王 / king
Kanji for king, rule, or magnate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オウ、-ノウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
王 carries the meaning king, rule, or magnate.
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Common compounds with 王
王妃おうひqueen / empress
国王こくおうking / queen / monarch
王冠おうかんcrown / diadem
海王星かいおうせいNeptune
王様おうさまking
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