Meaning

Primary

Queen

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The woman who comes before the king is no princess. This is the queen.

Reading

じょおう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • イギリス女王

    the Queen of England

    エルサ女王

    Queen Elsa

    エリザベス女王

    Queen Elizabeth

Context Sentences

それは、女王のネックレスです。

It is the queen's necklace.

女王の本はベストセラーになった。

The Queen's book has become a bestseller.

エリザベス女王とは、五十年もペンパルでした。

I was a penpal with Queen Elizabeth for fifty years.

Kanji Composition