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詔 kanji: meaning “imperial edict”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
imperial edict
On'yomi
ショウ
Kun'yomi
みことのり

Picture story to remember 詔

The emperor lifts a sword (刀), opens his mouth (口), and speaks words (言) that become an imperial edict.

Parts in this story:刀, 口, 言

How to write 詔: stroke order

詔 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 詔

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Kanji that share parts with 詔.