JLPT N3 Intermediate
王様
A king, particularly in stories, or metaphorically a dominant or entitled person.
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1 Noun
"King" (as a title)
Identifies a male ruler with a nuance of personal status or narrative character rather than political office.
Example
昔々 、 ある 国 に 優しい 王様 が いました 。
Once upon a time, there was a kind king in a certain country.
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2 Noun
"Someone who acts like a king" (metaphorical)
Describes a person or object that dominates a specific field or an individual behaving with arrogant entitlement.
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