king

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 王 has 4 strokes and means king. Three horizontal strokes are joined by a vertical stroke.
• Basic usage: 王妃 is read おうひ, and 王子 is read おうじ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Royal status and an acting role
  • 王妃 refers to the king's consort. It is distinct from a term for a queen who rules in her own right.
  • 王子 means prince. 王子の役を演じました says that someone played a prince.