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詔

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

imperial edict

elegant

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#2239
Radical言speech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and summon. Summoning with words.

Symbolism

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

Component Breakdown

詔=
言召

speech + 召

Words & Expressions

Words written with 詔

詔書しょうしょdecree

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

Similar Kanji

証12訴12評12診12詐12詞12詠12話13

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 詔 mean in Japanese?

詔 means imperial edict.

How do you read 詔?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: みことのり (mikotonori).

How many strokes does 詔 have?

詔 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 詔 a good kanji for a tattoo?

詔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means imperial edict. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.