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On'yomi
チョク
CHOKU
Kun'yomi
いまし.める・みことのり
imashimeru / mikotonori

imperial order

elegant

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Component Breakdown

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束 + power

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bundle and power. Decreeing with power.

Symbolism

Imperial order, edict, emperor. Represents imperial order.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

勅命に背くべからず

ちょくめいにそむくべからず

Never disobey an imperial order

Imperial commands must be followed without question