おう 王 Common word JLPT N3 Wanikani level 2 Play audio Show 2 collocations 王を立てる - to enthrone a king王を詰める - to checkmate the king LinksSentence search for 王Sentence search for おうKanji details for 王Edit in JMdict Noun, Noun, used as a suffix1. king; ruler; sovereign; monarchかれ彼らはおう王のさつがい殺害をたくらんでいる。They are plotting to kill the king.Noun, Noun, used as a suffix2. tycoon; magnate; champion; masterNoun, Noun, used as a suffix3. king (of the senior player)Shogi, Abbreviation, See also 王将 おうしょう Discussions Log in to talk about this word.