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.
to wear a crown
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.
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.
An artificial cap placed over a tooth.
Loanword from English, commonly used in dental contexts.
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.
My silver crown came off.
The top position in a sport or competition.
Throne; used metaphorically for championship titles, especially in boxing or wrestling.
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).
While 王冠 means 'royal crown', it is not used for dental crowns. Use クラウン or 差し歯 instead.
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'.
She wore a flower crown.
I have two crowns (hair whorls).
頭のてっぺん
the crown of the head
dental crown restoration
前歯を差し歯にした。
I got a crown on my front tooth.
タイトルを獲得する
to win the crown
彼はヘビー級のチャンピオンだ。
He is the heavyweight crown holder.