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King


Meaning

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

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

  • 王になる

    to become king

    王につかえる

    to serve the king

    王にする

    to make someone a king

  • 山の王

    the King of the Mountain

    ライオンの王

    the King of the Lions

    火の王

    the King of Fire

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