皇 Kanji – emperor

The Japanese kanji 皇 can mean emperor.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: emperor
Onyomi: コウ, オウ
Kunyomi: —
Romaji: kou, ou
JLPT: 1
Frequency Rank: 721

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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