Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 勅

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the meaning of "imperial decree," "edict," or "command" issued by an emperor or ruler. It implies authority, official pronouncements, and the direct will of the sovereign.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): チョク (choku) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): みことのり (mikotonori) - This reading is less common.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 勅令 (chokurei) Translation: Imperial ordinance, imperial decree. ⚫︎ 勅旨 (chokushi) Translation: Imperial message, imperial order. ⚫︎ 勅語 (chokugo) Translation: Imperial rescript, imperial speech.

Correspondence with Your Native Language

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound. It is composed of two parts: - The left side is 束 (soku, tsuka), which originally represented a bundle or binding, and by extension, something regulated or ordered. - The right side is 刀 (katana), which means "sword" or "knife." - Together, the character signifies an imperial command that is as binding as a bundle and can be as decisive as a sword. It represents the authority of the emperor. The formation implies that the emperor's words are as binding as something that is bound together, and as powerful as a sword.

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