Japanese

おう
Meaning: king; monarch; ruler
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

王

Example sentences

The lion is the king of beasts.
騎士は王に忠誠を誓った
The knight swore loyalty to the king.
王は多くの家来を従えて現れた。
The king appeared leading many retainers.
彼は王としての威厳に満ちていた。
He was full of dignity as a king.
王は隣国に使者を送った
The king sent a messenger to the neighboring country.
彼女は王妃として迎えられた。
She was welcomed as the queen consort.
「騎士たちは王宮を死守し、王を守護した。」
"The knights defended the palace to the death and protected the king."
若き王が初めて玉座に座った
The young king sat on the throne for the first time.
勇者は魔族の王を倒すために旅に出た。
The hero set out on a journey to defeat the king of the demon race.
王は正義を持って国を治めた。
The king governed the country with justice.

Usage Notes

Refers to a monarch who rules a country, or metaphorically to someone who is the best or most powerful in a certain field.

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