Quick answer
令 is the kanji for "Orders". A common reading is れい (rei). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Orders
Also : Command · Decree · Ancient laws
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 令 represents 'ORDERS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of orders.
On-reading: れい — remember this sound by associating it with orders.
Example Sentences
法令を遵守することは、企業の社会的責任の一部です。
ほうれいをじゅんしゅすることは、きぎょうのしゃかいてきせきにんのいちぶです。
Complying with laws and regulations is part of a company's social responsibility.
令和という元号は、日本の文化的な伝統を反映しています。
れいわというげんごうは、にほんのぶんかてきなでんとうをはんえいしています。
The era name Reiwa reflects Japan's cultural traditions.
Vocabulary using 令
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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