Translation and Meaning of: 王様 - ousama
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 王様 (ousama) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ousama
Kana: おうさま
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: king
Meaning in English: king
Definition: A monarch who rules a country.
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Explanation and Etymology - (王様) ousama
The word 「王様」 (ousama) is a Japanese noun that means "king" or "monarch." It is composed of two kanji characters: 「王」 (ou), which means "king" or "sovereign," and 「様」 (sama), an honorific suffix that conveys respect or reverence. Together, these kanji form a polite and respectful expression to refer to a king or sovereign in various contexts.
Etymologically, 「王」 has its origins in ancient Chinese, where it symbolized the ruler of a region or a supreme leader. This kanji has been used for centuries to denote authority and royal power. On the other hand, 「様」 is widely used in modern Japanese as a marker of respect, often associated with people's names or titles to convey deference.
「王様」 is a term that appears in both historical contexts and modern usage, including literature, movies, fairy tales, and even figurative expressions. It is used to describe real or fictional characters who have supreme authority or a leadership role. In Japanese culture, the word can also carry a childish or playful tone, such as when used in games or play to symbolically designate someone as "king."
Other ways of use and variations
- "王" (ou) – when used in isolation, it is more formal and generally refers to the title itself, such as "king".
- 「王妃」 (ouhi) – queen consort, or wife of the king.
- 「王国」 (oukoku) – kingdom or territory governed by a king.
王様は城に住んでいます。
Ousama wa shiro ni sunde imasu.
Tradução: "O rei vive no castelo."
Synonyms and similar words
- 君主 (Kunshu) - Ruler, sir
- 大君 (Taikun) - Great lord, title of leaders or emperors
- 大王 (Daiou) - Great king, title of powerful kings
- 主君 (Shukun) - Senhor, mestre
- 王者 (Ouja) - King, monarch
- 王室 (Oushitsu) - Royal house, royal family
- 王族 (Ouzoku) - Royal family, members of the royalty
- 皇帝 (Koutei) - Emperor, supreme sovereign
- 皇太子 (Koutaishi) - Crown prince, son of the emperor
- 皇子 (Kouji) - Son of the emperor, prince
- 皇位 (Koui) - Imperial throne, position of emperor
- 帝王 (Teiou) - Emperor, sovereign figure
- 天子 (Tenshi) - Son of Heaven, a sacred title for emperors
- 覇王 (Haou) - Dominant king, warrior king
- 領袖 (Ryoushu) - Leader, head of a group
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How to Write in Japanese - (王様) ousama
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Example Sentences - (王様) ousama
Below are some example sentences:
Ousama wa totemo igon ga aru
The king has a lot of dignity.
The king is very dignified.
- 王様 - Rei
- は - topic particle
- とても - muito
- 威厳 - dignity, authority
- が - subject particle
- ある - exist, have
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