Memory phrase for the Kanji: 皇


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Meaning

emperor, Tenno

Pronunciation

KŌ, Ō

Explanation

Top: white (The shine of the sun makes it white.), below: king Here: consider as an emphasis with a sun

Mnemonic

This particular sun is over the king: It's the emperor.

Radicals

whiteThe sun and a sun beam makes everything appear white.
kingThe three spheres (heaven, earth and mankind) unite in the person of the king.
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Vocabulary

 皇后  こうごう  (Japanese) empress; queen
 皇帝  こうてい  emperor
 天皇  てんのう  Emperor of Japan
 皇居  こうきょ  Imperial Palace

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