Onyomi: -ノウ, オウ · Kunyomi: - · Meanings: king, magnate, rule
Kanji for king, magnate, rule
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The kanji 王 depicts three horizontal lines connected by a vertical line. In ancient times, these lines represented heaven, earth, and man, with the vertical line symbolizing the king’s connection and authority over all three realms. The kanji paints the image of a ruler who unites and governs, overseeing everything under their domain. Over time, 王 came to mean “king” or a person of supreme authority.
Three horizontal lines (heaven, earth, man) connected by a vertical line — representing a king who unites and governs all.
Imagine a ruler connecting heaven, earth, and people with a single line of authority. That’s 王 — the king.
| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 王 | おう | king, ruler, sovereign, monarch | common JLPT-N3 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix |
| 大君 | おおきみ | emperor | Noun |
| 王様 | おうさま | king | common JLPT-N3 Noun |
| 王子 | おうじ | prince | common JLPT-N3 Noun |
| 王室 | おうしつ | royal family | common Noun |
| 王手 | おうて | check | common Noun, Suru verb |
| 王妃 | おうひ | queen (consort), empress (consort) | common Noun |
| 王国 | おうこく | kingdom, monarchy | common Noun |
| 王位 | おうい | the throne, the crown | common Noun |
| 王座 | おうざ | throne | common Noun |