王 Kanji – king

The Japanese kanji 王 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 王 read?

王 has the onyomi readings オウ, -ノウ.

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

Common Japanese Words Using 王

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

  • 王位(おうい) — the throne, the crown
  • 王冠(おうかん) — crown, diadem
  • 王宮(おうきゅう) — royal palace
  • 王国(おうこく) — kingdom, monarchy
  • 王座(おうざ) — throne
  • 王子(おうじ) — prince
  • 王室(おうしつ) — royal family
  • 王者(おうじゃ) — king, monarch, ruler
  • 王手(おうて) — check
  • 王女(おうじょ) — princess

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