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What is the Kanji for 'Orders'? | 令

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Orders', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Orders' is 令.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Orders

    Reading

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Seal

    Example Word

    司令: command. The Japanese noun '司令 (しれい)' refers to 'command' or 'orders' in a military or organizational context. It is often used to describe the authority or instructions given by a commanding officer. For example: The general issued a command「将軍が司令を出した」(しょうぐんがしれいをだした). The headquarters is in charge of command「司令部が司令を担当している」(しれいぶがしれいをたんとうしている). This term is typically used in formal or hierarchical settings, emphasizing authority and control.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    781

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Seal

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 6 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Life

    kanji

    Meaning

    Territory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Age

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small bell, Buzzer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zero

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    命令

    Meaning

    Order

    word

    仮令

    Meaning

    Even

    word

    司令

    Meaning

    Command

    word

    Meaning

    Order

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 卩 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Seal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Egg

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instead, Eliminate

Learn the Kanji

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What does 令 mean?

令 means 'Orders'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.