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Level 6
国王

King

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Meaning

Primary

King

Alternatives

Monarch, Sovereign

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A country king is still a king, just of a bigger area.

Reading

こくおう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

国王の〜 国王が〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 国王の名

    the king's name

    国王の弟

    the king's younger brother

    国王の前

    in front of the king

Context Sentences

今のイギリスの国王はチャールズ三世です。

The current British king is Charles III.

日本には国王がいません。

There is no king in Japan.

国王の前でパフォーマンスをしたことがあります。

I have performed in front of the king.

Kanji Composition

  1. 国
    こく Country
  2. 王
    おう King