帝

Etymology

Composed of stand and cloth. Emperor standing cloth.

Symbolism

Emperor, empire, sovereign. Represents emperor.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Praying to the gods

What does 帝 mean in Japanese?

帝 means sovereign, the emperor, god, creator.

How do you read 帝?

On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: みかど (mikado).

How many strokes does 帝 have?

帝 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).

Is 帝 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 帝 (sovereign, the emperor, god, creator) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.