国王
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Base noun form. Refers to a male monarch or ruler of a country. Used in titles and historical contexts, e.g., 『国王様』 (kokuou-sama, 'King').
Theme
At a history club meeting, User and their friend Kenji discuss European monarchies and their roles.
国王
こくおう
king
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a king sitting on a throne, ruling his kingdom. 'Koku-ou' sounds like 'cook-oh' — think of a king who loves to cook for his people! 'Cook-oh' → 国王 (kokuou, 'king').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the term 『国王』 (kokuou, 'king') is less common than 『天皇』 (tennou, 'Emperor') for the Japanese monarchy, but it appears in historical contexts, fairy tales, and international references to foreign kings.
Forms
Base: 国王Base noun form. Refers to a male monarch or ruler of a country. Used in titles and historical contexts, e.g., 『国王様』 (kokuou-sama, 'King').