Kanji With the Onyomi オウ (ou)

In romaji, オウ is written as ou.

Onyomi readings are commonly encountered in compound Japanese words. Select a kanji below to explore its meaning, kunyomi readings, romaji, and related vocabulary.

Kanji Read as オウ

区
ward, district
JLPT 3
応
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
JLPT 2
欧
Europe
JLPT 2
横
sideways, side, horizontal, width, woof, unreasonable, perverse
JLPT 2
央
center, middle
JLPT 2
王
king, rule, magnate
JLPT 2
圧
pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate
JLPT 2
皇
emperor
JLPT 1
押
push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
JLPT 2

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