Quick answer
令 is the kanji for "Orders". A common reading is れい (rei). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Orders
Also : Decree · Command · Ancient Laws
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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