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帝王

ていおう

N1emperor · supreme authority

Examples

若い帝王は民の声を直接聞こうと町へ出た。

彼は長年その競技の帝王として君臨した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 帝王 and read ていおう, it denotes an imperial ruler and figuratively the dominant supreme figure in a field.
  • Basic usage: It appears as a young ruler listening to subjects and as a long-reigning leader in a sport.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Literal emperor versus figurative champion
    • In competition it praises sustained dominance, not possession of a royal title.

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