王: the kanji for king
王 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means king. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
王 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
王 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
オウ (ou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 王おう · ō | king |
| 国王こくおう · kokuō | king (of a nation) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 昔、この国には王がいた。Mukashi, kono kuni ni wa ō ga ita.Long ago, this country had a king.
- 国王は国民に愛されていた。Kokuō wa kokumin ni aisarete ita.The king was loved by the people.
- その物語には勇敢な王が登場する。Sono monogatari ni wa yūkan na ō ga tōjō suru.A brave king appears in that story.
- 国王の演説をテレビで見た。Kokuō no enzetsu o terebi de mita.I watched the king's speech on TV.
- 子どもたちは王の物語が好きだ。Kodomotachi wa ō no monogatari ga suki da.Children like stories about kings.
Questions about 王
How many strokes does 王 have?
王 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 王?
The on readings are ou (オウ). 王 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 王?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 王
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.