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Cultural Context
Etymology
Derives from a person kneeling to receive orders. Means commands from above, also good and beautiful.
Symbolism
Symbolizes commands, beauty, and era. As in 'Reiwa,' represents an era of beautiful harmony.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Component Breakdown
亽 + 龴
Words & Expressions
Words written with 令
Four-Character Compounds
巧言令色
こうげんれいしょく
flattery; honeyed words
朝令暮改
ちょうれいぼかい
an unsettled course of action; (orders or laws) being revised often with no guiding principles
社交辞令
しゃこうじれい
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words
至上命令
しじょうめいれい
unconditional command; must-obey order
外交辞令
がいこうじれい
diplomatic turn of phrase; diplomatic language; tactful way of expressing something
嘉辰令月
かしんれいげつ
auspicious date
Anime & Manga
乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
A well-known work with 令 in its Japanese title.
転生王女と天才令嬢の魔法革命
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
A well-known work with 令 in its Japanese title.
ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
A well-known work with 令 in its Japanese title.
悪役令嬢レベル99 ～私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません～
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
A well-known work with 令 in its Japanese title.
悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss
A well-known work with 令 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
令子内親王
Name contains 令
Princess Reishi was a Japanese Empress during the late Heian period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 令 mean in Japanese?
令 means orders, laws, command, decree, good.
How do you read 令?
On'yomi: レイ (REI).
How many strokes does 令 have?
令 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 令 a good kanji for a tattoo?
令 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means orders, laws, command, decree, good. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.