王
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Base noun form. Refers to a male monarch or ruler. Often used in titles or historical contexts, and can combine with other kanji to form related terms.
Theme
At a bookstore, User and their coworker Taro browse books on ancient civilizations and discuss leadership.
王
おう
king
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a king wearing a crown and sitting on a throne. The word 『王』 (ō, 'king') sounds like 'oh' as in 'Oh, the king!' — a royal exclamation.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『王』 (ō, 'king') is used in historical contexts, such as referring to ancient kings or in games like chess (shogi). It's also part of compound words like 『王国』 (ōkoku, 'kingdom').
Forms
Base: 王Base noun form. Refers to a male monarch or ruler. Often used in titles or historical contexts, and can combine with other kanji to form related terms.