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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

国王が〜 国王の〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 国王がする

    the king does

    国王がいる

    there is a king

    国王が行う

    the king carries something out

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