1A respectful term for a king; commonly used in fairy tales, folk stories, and formal or ceremonial contexts.
王様は民衆の前で演説した。
The king gave a speech before the people.
子どもたちは劇で王様の役を演じた。
The children played the role of the king in the play.
この物語には優しい王様が登場する。
A kind king appears in this story.