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Kanji 皇: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 皇: emperor

Key takeaways

Kanji 皇: emperor. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

皇
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Meaning

emperor

On reading

コウオウ

Radical

白

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 皇

emperor

Kanji structure breakdown

皇

Structure breakdown

白 + 王

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji combines 'white' (白) and 'king' (王). It represents a noble king dressed in white, symbolizing the highest ruler or 'emperor'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

コウ
  • 皇居こうきょ

    Imperial Palace

Commonly used words

  • 皇居
    こうきょ

    Imperial Palace

Example sentences

Example 1

皇居は東京にあります。

Translation

The Imperial Palace is located in Tokyo.

Example 2

皇居の周りを散歩しました。

Translation

I took a walk around the Imperial Palace.

Example 3

すめらぎは日本の象徴です。

Translation

The emperor is the symbol of Japan.

Example 4

すめらぎの即位式が行われた。

Translation

The emperor's enthronement ceremony was held.

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