皇 (kou) Kanji Meaning: "Emperor" | Learn Kanji with Pictures

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Drawing: A white king: emperor.

皇 means emperor

A white king: emperor.

On'yomi

  • コウkou
  • オウou

Kun'yomi

  • None

How it's built

  • 白white
  • 王jewel

Common words

  • 天皇てんのうEmperor of Japan
  • 皇后こうごうempress (consort)
  • 皇室こうしつImperial household
  • 皇帝こうていemperor

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