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Description
King - one vertical line joining heaven, earth and humanity. The ruler who stands between them.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Vertical line connecting heaven, earth, and man. Ruler.
Symbolism
King, rule, authority. Represents supreme power.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ascending the throne
Component Breakdown
one + earth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
勤王攘夷
きんのうじょうい
loyalty to the emperor and expulsion of the foreigners
王政復古
おうせいふっこ
restoration of imperial rule; Restoration (England)
王道楽土
おうどうらくど
Arcadia, presided over by a virtuous king
Proverbs & Idioms
王道を行く
おうどうをいく
To take the royal road
To follow the orthodox path
Anime & Manga
キングダム
Kingdom
Set in ancient China's Warring States period. The dream of becoming 'king' is the central theme.
はたらく魔王さま!
The Devil is a Part-Timer!
A well-known work with 王 in its Japanese title.
魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
A well-known work with 王 in its Japanese title.
王様ランキング
Ranking of Kings
A well-known work with 王 in its Japanese title.
異世界魔王と召喚少女の奴隷魔術
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord
A well-known work with 王 in its Japanese title.
Games
キングダムハーツ
Kingdom Hearts(2002)
Developer: Square Enix
'Kingdom' in the title; Disney and FF crossover. Themes of keyholes and kingdoms of hearts.
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Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu , born Tokugawa Kikuko , was a member of the Japanese imperial family.
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Wang Jian was a Chinese military General from the State of Qin during the Warring States period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 王 mean in Japanese?
王 means king, rule, magnate. King - one vertical line joining heaven, earth and humanity. The ruler who stands between them.
How do you read 王?
On'yomi: オウ、-ノウ (OU, NOU).
How many strokes does 王 have?
王 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 王 a good kanji for a tattoo?
王 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means king, rule, magnate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.