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What does the kanji 詔 mean?

詔 means imperial edict. On'yomi ショウ. Kun'yomi みことのり.

Quick facts
On'yomiショウ
Kun'yomiみことのり
Strokes12
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ショウKun'yomi みことのり
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

imperial edict

Memory hook

The ruler's words (言) sent out from the mouth (口), sharp as a blade (刀) — IMPERIAL EDICT.

Main radical

言speech, words 7 strokes

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Stroke order · 12 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.