王
king · rule · magnate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
one + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Vertical line connecting heaven, earth, and man. Ruler.
Symbolism
King, rule, authority. Represents supreme power.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ascending the throne
Anime & Manga
キングダム
きんぐだむ
Kingdom(2006)
Author: Yasuhisa Hara
Set in ancient China's Warring States period. The dream of becoming 'king' is the central theme.
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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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Four-Character Compounds
勤王攘夷
きんのうじょうい
loyalty to the emperor and expulsion of the foreigners; 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); restoration of imperial rule
王道楽土
おうどうらくど
Arcadia, presided over by a virtuous king; 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