Japanese word

王者

Pronunciation

Romajiōja

Meaning

  • nounking

Example

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.

Illustration for 王者 (king)

More examples

王者の座に就いても、彼は謙虚さを失いません。ō ja no za ni tsu i te mo kare wa ken kyo sa o ushina i ma se n

Even after taking the throne, he remains humble.

Core concept

Marks the figure recognized as standing above others in rank, authority, or achievement.

Common phrases

  • 王者の座ō ja no za

    the throne of a king

  • 王者の風格ō ja no fū kaku

    regal bearing

Similar words

王ō: A male ruler of a kingdom or realm.
覇者hasha: A victor who establishes dominance over competing powers.
チャンピオンchanpion: A person recognized as the winner in a competition or field.

Definition in Japanese

国や集団の頂点に立ち、その力や実績によって最高位と認められる者。kuni ya shū dan no chō ten ni ta chi so no chikara ya jis seki ni yo tte sai kō i to mito me ra re ru mono

Word origin

王者 (ōja) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 王 (ō, "king") and 者 (sha, "person"), with the second element becoming ja through sound voicing.

Usage tips

  • English uses king metaphorically in titles such as King of Pop, where it signals unmatched prominence rather than political rule.

Other meanings

  • championnoun

Related words

  • 王者らしいōjarashiikinglyi-adjective
  • 王者らしさōjarashisakinglinessnoun

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