English–Japanese
“king” in Japanese
How to say “king” in Japanese
“King” in Japanese is 王 (ō).
Refers to the person who holds the highest ruling position in a kingdom or state.
Example sentences with 王
その王は大きなお城に住んでいます。so no ō wa ō ki na o shiro ni su n de i ma su
That king lives in a big castle.
子どもたちは物語の王を応援しています。ko do mo ta chi wa monogatari no ō o ō en shi te i ma su
The children are cheering for the king in the story.
Tips for using 王
- Shogi uses 王 (ō, "king") for one side's king piece and 玉 (gyoku, "jade") in 玉将 (gyokushō, "jade general") for the same role on the other side.
Other Japanese words for “king”
国王は宮殿に住んでいます。koku ō wa kyū den ni su n de i ma su
The king lives in the palace.
その国の王様は国民に人気があります。so no kuni no ō sama wa koku min ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
The king of that country is popular with its people.
昔の王者は国を治めました。mukashi no ō ja wa kuni o osa me ma shi ta
The king of old ruled the country.
チェスでキングを守ります。che su de ki n gu o mamo ri ma su
I protect the king in chess.