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Description
Sovereign - emperor and god in one character, used for empires and for rulers held to be divine.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stand and cloth. Emperor standing cloth.
Symbolism
Emperor, empire, sovereign. Represents emperor.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Praying to the gods
Component Breakdown
亠 + 丷 + cover + 巾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 帝
Anime & Manga
ブラッククローバー 魔法帝の剣
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
A well-known work with 帝 in its Japanese title.
帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
A well-known work with 帝 in its Japanese title.
RWBY 氷雪帝国
RWBY: Ice Queendom
A well-known work with 帝 in its Japanese title.
劇場版ポケットモンスター 結晶塔の帝王 ENTEI
Pokémon 3: The Movie
A well-known work with 帝 in its Japanese title.
やり直し令嬢は竜帝陛下を攻略中
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor
A well-known work with 帝 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
明帝
Name contains 帝
Emperor Ming of Liu Song 宋明帝; 9 December 439 – 10 May 472), personal name Liu Yu , courtesy name Xiubing , childhood name Rongqi , was the seventh…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 帝 mean in Japanese?
帝 means sovereign, the emperor, god, creator. Sovereign - emperor and god in one character, used for empires and for rulers held to be divine.
How do you read 帝?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: みかど (mikado).
How many strokes does 帝 have?
帝 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 帝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
帝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sovereign, the emperor, god, creator. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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