Kanji – king

The Japanese kanji can mean king, rule, magnate.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: king, rule, magnate
Onyomi: オウ, -ノウ
Kunyomi:
Romaji: ou, nou
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 684

How is read?

has the onyomi readings オウ, -ノウ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as ou, nou.

Common Japanese Words Using

These common Japanese words contain . Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • (おうい)the throne, the crown
  • (おうかん)crown, diadem
  • (おうきゅう)royal palace
  • (おうこく)kingdom, monarchy
  • (おうざ)throne
  • (おうじ)prince
  • (おうしつ)royal family
  • (おうじゃ)king, monarch, ruler
  • (おうて)check
  • (おうじょ)princess

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