王
KanjiJLPT N3
King
king, rule, magnate
Mnemonic
Three horizontals connected by a vertical — heaven, earth, and humanity united by a king.
Details
The keyword for 王 is king. This kanji represents a sovereign ruler, the highest authority in a monarchy. The character is said to symbolize one who connects heaven, humanity, and earth, represented by three horizontal lines joined by a single vertical stroke. It is widely used to denote royalty, supremacy, or mastery in a given domain.
- On'yomi
- おう、-のう