皇 Kanji – emperor
The Japanese kanji 皇 can mean emperor.
Meaning and Readings
How is 皇 read?
皇 has the onyomi readings コウ, オウ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kou, ou.
Common Japanese Words Using 皇
These common Japanese words contain 皇. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 皇位(こうい) — imperial throne
- 皇居(こうきょ) — Imperial Palace (of Japan), imperial residence
- 皇后(こうごう) — empress (consort)
- 皇室(こうしつ) — Imperial household
- 皇女(こうじょ) — imperial princess
- 皇族(こうぞく) — imperial family, royalty
- 皇太后(こうたいごう) — Empress Dowager, Queen Mother
- 皇太子(こうたいし) — crown prince
- 皇太子妃(こうたいしひ) — crown princess
- 皇帝(こうてい) — emperor
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