詔
Imperial Edict
Meanings
Imperial Edict
On'yomi
しょう
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
みことのり
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
詔 is written in 12 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
詔 (Imperial Edict) is not taught on WaniKani and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #2239 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 12 strokes.
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