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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
みことのり
mikotonori

imperial edict

elegant

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Radicalspeech(7)

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speech + 召

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and summon. Summoning with words.

Symbolism

Imperial edict, decree, order. Represents emperor's command.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

詔勅を奉じる

しょうちょくをほうじる

To receive an imperial edict

To respectfully accept the emperor's order