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imperial order

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
いまし.める・みことのり
On'yomi
チョク
Radical
· power (strength, power)

勅 means "imperial order". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read いまし.める・みことのり in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and チョク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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What does the kanji 勅 mean?
勅 means "imperial order". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 勅 have?
勅 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 勅 read?
It is read いまし.める・みことのり in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and チョク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 勅?
勅 is a JLPT N1 kanji.