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倭王 (わおう, waou) Japanese meaning: king of Yamato | Kotomora

倭わ王おう

Meanings

1

king of Yamato

archaic

Archaic title for the ruler of the Yamato kingdom in ancient Japan. Used in historical contexts.

倭わ王おうは中ちゅう国ごくの王おう朝ちょうに使し者しゃを送おくった。
The king of Yamato sent an envoy to the Chinese dynasty.

Kanji

倭Yamato, ancient Japan
王king, rule, magnate

Related words

大王おおきみ
Another archaic title for the ruler of Yamato, often used before the title 天皇 became standard.
天皇てんのう
The modern title for the Japanese emperor, which replaced older titles like 倭王.

Etymology

倭 (Wa, ancient name for Japan) + 王 (king). The term reflects early Chinese-influenced nomenclature for the ruler of the Yamato polity.