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王 kanji: meaning “king”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N34 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
king
On'yomi
オウ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 王

A royal crown, resting alone, the king.

How to write 王: stroke order

王 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 王

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Kanji that share parts with 王.