Japanese

おうさま
Meaning: king
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

王
様

Example sentences

Once upon a time, a kind king lived in a certain country.
王様は豪華な冠を頭に載せている。
The king is wearing a luxurious crown on his head.
その国の王様は、異国から来た美姫に恋をした。
The king of that country fell in love with a beautiful princess from a foreign land.
私は王様の旅のお供、すなわち羈紲之僕として同行した。
I accompanied the king as his travel companion—that is to say, as his humble servant.

Usage Notes

A respectful or affectionate term for a king. It can also be used metaphorically for something that is the 'king' or best of its kind (e.g., 'Durian is the king of fruits').

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