Illustration: During a fairy-tale play in a Japanese primary-school hall, a child king sits proudly on a throne with a crown and a robe trailing down its steps. Two child attendants bow as they present a ceremonial cushion.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

王おう様さま

ousama

king

Example sentences

  1. その王様おうさまはいつも王冠おうかんをかぶっている。

    The king always wears a crown.

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  2. かつて残忍ざんにんな王様おうさまがいた。

    Once upon a time, there lived a cruel king.

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  3. 王様おうさまはけさ狩かりに出でかけた。

    The king went hunting this morning.

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Kanji in 王様

  • 王king; ruleOnオウ・-ノウ
  • 様Esq.; wayOnヨウ・ショウKunさま・さん

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