王

音読おんよみ: オウ

訓読くんよみ: (none commonly used)

画数かくすう: 4 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 王(おう / king)

Meaning

King; ruler


  • 王様おうさま — king
  • 国王こくおう — monarch
  • 女王じょおう — queen
  • 王子おうじ — prince
  • 王国おうこく — kingdom
  • 王者おうじゃ — champion; ruler

“王” is a powerful symbol in both language and culture. Often associated with leadership or prestige, it’s also part of names for famous games, titles, and historic terms. It’s also found in compound characters like 現 (appear) and 理 (logic).

王様おうさまくにおさめます。
The king rules the country.

王子おうじしろんでいます。
The prince lives in the castle.

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