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Kanji for King
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “king”: 王、舜. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
king
A king; someone others naturally gather around and follow.
4 strokes On reading オウ、-ノウ (ou, -nou) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: king, rule, magnate
Readings used for names on Nazuke: o, ou
In Japan it appears in about 128 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 王: Austin 王寿天 · Olena 王玲菜 · Omaira 王舞良
sage-king
The rose of Sharon, and the name of a legendary wise ruler.
Shun refers to one of ancient China's legendary sage emperors, celebrated in East Asia as the ideal of virtuous governance.
13 strokes On reading シュン (shun) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: type of morning glory, rose of Sharon, althea
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shun
In Japan it appears in about 70 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
More about 舜 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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