王者(おうじゃ)

おうじゃ
noun
king, champion, ruler
1. king, ruler, sovereign
A person who rules as king. Used in historical and literary contexts.
王者(おうじゃ)として君臨(くんりん)する。
To reign as king.
古代(こだい)の王者(おうじゃ)は絶対的(ぜったいてき)な権力(けんりょく)を持(も)っていた。
Ancient kings held absolute power.
王者(おうじゃ)の風格(ふうかく)を持(も)つ指導者(しどうしゃ)は、民(たみ)から深(ふか)く敬(うやま)われた。
The leader who had the bearing of a king was deeply respected by the people.
2. champion, dominant force
The undisputed leader or top competitor in a field, sport, or domain. Implies overwhelming superiority.
世界(せかい)王者(おうじゃ)に輝(かがや)いた。
Won the title of world champion.
連覇(れんぱ)を続(つづ)ける王者(おうじゃ)に挑(いど)む。
To challenge the champion who continues to win consecutive titles.
あのチームは十年(じゅうねん)以上(いじょう)リーグの王者(おうじゃ)として君臨(くんりん)し続(つづ)けている。
That team has continued to reign as league champion for over ten years.

USAGE:
Sense 2 (champion) is the more common modern usage, especially in sports journalism and competitive contexts. The expression 王者(おうじゃ)として君臨(くんりん)する (to reign as champion/king) works for both senses.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 覇者(はしゃ): champion, conqueror (emphasizes winning through competition)
  • 王(おう): king (the basic word)
  • チャンピオン: champion (loanword, more casual)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 王者(おうじゃ)として君臨(くんりん)する: to reign as champion/king
  • 王者(おうじゃ)の風格(ふうかく): the bearing of a king/champion
  • 王者(おうじゃ)に輝(かがや)く: to win the championship
  • 王者(おうじゃ)に挑(いど)む: to challenge the champion
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