JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
王 — king
- Reading
- オウ・\~ノウ
- Meaning
- king; rule; magnate
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
王 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is オウ・\~ノウ and it means king; rule; magnate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
王 appears in everyday japanese words such as 王 (king), 国王 (king) and 王女 (princess).
Japanese words containing 王
Frequently asked questions
What does 王 mean in Japanese?
王 means king; rule; magnate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 王 read?
王 is read オウ・\~ノウ. Reading it inside real words — 王 and 国王 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 王 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 王 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 王 in a word?
A common word containing 王 is 王 (おう) — "king". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 王 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 王 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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