Illustration: On the small stage of a Japanese community theatre, an adult actor portrays a king seated on a raised throne. His crown, long ceremonial robe and upright posture distinguish him from the plainly dressed attendant bowing before him with a cushion bearing a royal seal.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

王おう

ou

king

Example sentences

  1. 王おうが来くる。

    The king is coming.

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  2. 王おうの娘むすめは王女おうじょである。

    A king’s daughter is a princess.

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  3. 王おうは城しろに住すんでいます。

    The king lives in the castle.

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Kanji in 王

  • 王king; ruleOnオウ・-ノウ

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