Kanji: 詔 (Shō) - Imperial Edict
The Japanese kanji 詔 (shō) means "imperial edict" or "imperial decree." It refers to an official proclamation or command issued by the Emperor. The character combines 言 (words/speech) and 召 (summon), representing words that summon or command.
Stroke Order & Writing:
Start with the left radical 言 (speech): write the dot, horizontal strokes, and the mouth component.
Then write the right component 召: begin with the horizontal折, then the square, and finish with the vertical stroke.
Common Vocabulary & Usage:
詔書 (shōsho): Imperial rescript, edict. "詔書が発布された。" (Shōsho ga happu sareta.) - "An imperial rescript was issued."
大詔 (taishō): Great imperial decree. "大詔を拝す。" (Taishō o haisu.) - "To reverently receive the great imperial decree."
詔勅 (shōchoku): Imperial message, edict. "詔勅を奉ずる。" (Shōchoku o hōzuru.) - "To obey the imperial edict."
This kanji is primarily used in historical and formal contexts related to the Japanese imperial family and official proclamations.