Translation guide
The English word "crown" has many meanings, from a royal headpiece to the top of something, a dental restoration, or a championship title. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression for each context.
The ornamental headgear worn by a monarch or deity.
The standard word for a royal crown. Used for both physical crowns and symbolic monarchy.
王冠をかぶる
to wear a crown
王冠は宝石で飾られていた。
The crown was adorned with jewels.
A more general term for a crown or coronet, often used in historical or ceremonial contexts. Can also refer to a traditional Japanese court cap.
古代の王の冠
an ancient king's crown
The highest part of the head or a hat.
The highest or uppermost part of an object, like a hill, tooth, or hat.
Summit or top, used for mountains, hills, etc.
丘の頂上に立つ
to stand on the crown of the hill
Colloquial word for the very top or peak of something.
Dental term for the crown of a tooth (the visible part above the gum).
歯冠修復
dental crown restoration
An artificial cap placed over a tooth.
Loanword from English, commonly used in dental contexts.
奥歯にクラウンをかぶせた。
I had a crown put on my back tooth.
Specifically a post crown or artificial tooth attached to a root.
General term for a dental cap or covering, often used in casual conversation.
銀の被せ物が取れた。
My silver crown came off.
The top position in a sport or competition.
Throne; used metaphorically for championship titles, especially in boxing or wrestling.
王座を守る
to defend the crown
Loanword for 'title', commonly used in sports.
Champion; can be used to refer to the title holder.
A unit of currency in some countries (e.g., Czech koruna, Danish krone).
Used for Czech koruna.
チェコの通貨はコルナです。
The currency of Czechia is the crown.
Used for Danish or Norwegian krone.
デンマーククローネ
Danish crown
While 王冠 means 'royal crown', it is not used for dental crowns. Use クラウン or 差し歯 instead.
歯にクラウンをかぶせる
to put a crown on a tooth
In phrases like 'crowning achievement' or 'the crown of one's career', Japanese often uses 最高の (supreme) or 頂点 (peak) rather than a direct translation of 'crown'.
彼女は花の冠をつけていた。
She wore a flower crown.
頭のてっぺん
the crown of the head
I got a crown on my front tooth.
to win the crown
He is the heavyweight crown holder.