皇 kanji: meaning “emperor”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- emperor
- On'yomi
- コウ、オウ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 皇
A white (白) dove lands on the king (王), and he is promoted to emperor.
How to write 皇: stroke order
皇 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 皇
- 皇帝こうていemperor
- 皇族こうぞくimperial family
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