noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to a male monarch or sovereign, especially in historical or fantasy contexts. Also used as a suffix to mean 'king of ...'.
その国の王は国民に愛されていた。
The king of that country was loved by his people.
ライオンは百獣の王と呼ばれる。
The lion is called the king of beasts.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Figurative use for someone who dominates a field, industry, or competition. Often appears in compounds like 石油王 (oil magnate) or 絶対王者 (undisputed champion).
彼は不動産の王と呼ばれる実業家だ。
He is a businessman called the king of real estate.
彼は何年もその競技の王として君臨している。
He has reigned as the king of that sport for years.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Abbreviation of 王将 (おうしょう). Refers to the king piece belonging to the senior player (the one who moves second) in shogi.
See also: 王将 (おうしょう)
将棋では、王を取られたら負けだ。
In shogi, if your king is taken, you lose.