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What does the kanji 朕 mean?

朕 means We, I (used by an emperor to refer to himself). On'yomi チン.

Quick facts
On'yomiチン
Strokes10
Main radical月
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi チン
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

We, I (used by an emperor to refer to himself)

Memory hook

Among the ranks of attendants, one body (月) alone is raised — WE, THE IMPERIAL WE.

Main radical

月moon, month 4 strokes

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Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.