皇
Kanji · N1
皇 / emperor
Kanji for emperor.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、オウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
皇 carries the meaning emperor.
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Common compounds with 皇
皇太子こうたいしcrown prince
皇太子妃こうたいしひcrown princess
皇室こうしつImperial household
皇族こうぞくimperial family / royalty
皇后こうごうempress
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