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無冠の帝王 【むかんのていおう】

  1. [exp,n] person who has not won any major awards or titles despite being the best in a particular field; uncrowned king
  2. [exp,n] person who wields power without holding an official rank or title
  3. [exp,n] journalist (esp. newspaper journalist)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
無 Nothingness, None, Ain't, Nothing, Nil, Not ム, ブ な.い 4
冠 Crown, Best, Peerless カン かんむり
帝 Sovereign, The Emperor, God, Creator テイ みかど
王 King, Rule, Magnate オウ, -ノウ 1