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国王

King


Meaning

King, Monarch, Sovereign

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A country king is still a king, just of a bigger area.


Reading

こくおう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 国王の名

    the king's name

    国王の弟

    the king's younger brother

    国王の前

    in front of the king

  • 国王が行う

    the king carries something out

    国王がいる

    there is a king

    国王がする

    the king does

Context Sentences

今のイギリスの国王はチャールズ三世です。

The current British king is Charles III.

日本には国王がいません。

There is no king in Japan.

国王の前でパフォーマンスをしたことがあります。

I have performed in front of the king.


Kanji Composition