Kanji 王: king, rule, magnate
Key takeaways
Kanji 王: king, rule, magnate. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 王
king, rule, magnate
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The three horizontal lines represent heaven, humanity, and earth, while the vertical line connecting them signifies the king who rules over all. The shape of the character itself represents the authority of a ruler, making it easy to remember.
