Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 法皇(ほうおう) in Japanese

法皇
Kana Reading
ほうおう
Romaji
hōō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ex-emperor who becomes a monk
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (Catholic) Pope; religious leader


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

emperor

On'Yomi: コウ, オウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

method, law, rule, principle, model, system

On'Yomi: ホウ, ハッ, ホッ, フラン

Kun'Yomi: のり

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