皇
こう
kou
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
皇 is the kanji for "Emperor". A common reading is こう (kou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Emperor
Also : Imperial · Sovereign
Readings
onこう/ kouonおう/ ou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
皇帝の命令は絶対だ。
こうていのめいれいはぜったいだ。
The emperor's command is absolute.
皇居の周りをジョギングする。
こうきょのまわりをじょぎんぐする。
I jog around the Imperial Palace.
Vocabulary using 皇
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