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No. 4,465 in Japanese

大王

"Great king" or "grand ruler."

In a sentence

  • 彼は王国の大王として知られていました。

    He was known as the great king of the kingdom.

    Here, '大王' (daio) is used to refer to a prominent and noble king of a realm or kingdom, emphasizing their grandeur and importance.

  • そのリーダーはチームの大王のように振る舞っています。

    The leader behaves like the great ruler of the team.

    In this context, '大王' (daio) is metaphorically applied to a figure who exhibits leadership and dominion, likening them to a king.

  • 竜宮城の大王に会うという話を聞いたことがあります。

    I have heard tales about meeting the great king of Ryugu Palace.

    Here, '大王' (daio) is part of a mythical context, referring to a majestic figure in folklore or tales, typical in narratives involving significant characters.

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