king

This is the 5336th most frequent Japanese word.


king

"King" in Japanese means "ō" (王), referring to a monarch or ruler.


Refers to a monarch holding a supreme position in the country's hierarchy.

彼はこの国の王です。

He is the king of this nation.


Uses 'king' as a term in chess to describe a specific playing piece.

チェスでは王が最も重要な駒です。

In chess, the king is the most important piece.


Metaphorical usage describing an individual excelling dominantly in a specific field.

彼はそのスポーツの王と呼ばれています。

He is called the king of that sport.