Kunrin

君臨 (Kunrin) is a Japanese noun meaning “reigning (over a country), dominating, controlling, dictating”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbreigning (over a country)
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbdominating; controlling; dictating

Examples

  • There was a time when kings and queens reigned over the world.

  • In England, the queen reigns but does not rule.

  • In Great Britain the king reigns, but does not govern.

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Kanji in 君臨

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