女王
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Noun referring to a female sovereign or ruler. Used for royalty, titles, or metaphorical contexts. Example: 『イギリスの女王』 (Igirisu no joō, 'the Queen of England').
Theme
At a history museum, User and their friend Miyuki discuss European monarchies while viewing an exhibit.
女王
じょおう
queen
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Picture a royal 'queen' with a crown. The word 『女王』 (joō, 'queen') starts with 'jo' like 'jewel' — a queen wears jewels! 'Jo-ō' → queen.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『女王』 (joō, 'queen') is used for female monarchs, such as Queen Elizabeth II, or in titles like beauty pageants (e.g., 『ミス・ユニバース日本女王』 misu yunibāsu Nihon joō, 'Miss Universe Japan queen'). It's also common in historical and fantasy media.
Forms
Base: 女王Noun referring to a female sovereign or ruler. Used for royalty, titles, or metaphorical contexts. Example: 『イギリスの女王』 (Igirisu no joō, 'the Queen of England').