大王

This is the 4465th most frequent Japanese word.

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大王

"Great king" or "grand ruler."


Here, '大王' (daio) is used to refer to a prominent and noble king of a realm or kingdom, emphasizing their grandeur and importance.

彼は王国の大王として知られていました。

He was known as the great king of the kingdom.


In this context, '大王' (daio) is metaphorically applied to a figure who exhibits leadership and dominion, likening them to a king.

そのリーダーはチームの大王のように振る舞っています。

The leader behaves like the great ruler of the team.


Here, '大王' (daio) is part of a mythical context, referring to a majestic figure in folklore or tales, typical in narratives involving significant characters.

竜宮城の大王に会うという話を聞いたことがあります。

I have heard tales about meeting the great king of Ryugu Palace.