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JLPT N38画 · 8 strokesradical 王freq #2000

emperor

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • ダイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

The emperor, wearing a crown (王), rules from a throne, where 'judge' (也) decisions about the empire’s fate.

About this kanji

The kanji 「帝」 primarily means "emperor" and is used in a few important compounds. For instance, 「天帝」(てんてい) refers to a "heavenly emperor," while 「皇帝」(こうてい) simply means "emperor." Another common compound is 「帝国」(ていこく), which translates to "empire." This kanji does not have a native reading, so you'll mostly encounter its on'yomi readings like テイ and ダイ. Since it typically refers to imperial authority, it can appear in historical contexts or discussions about governance. Keep in mind that its usage is more formal, often relating to past dynasties or mythology.

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Example sentences

  • 彼は帝王のようだ。

    He seems like an emperor.

Meanings across languages

English
emperor
Tiếng Việt
hoàng đế
日本語
한국어
황제
中文
皇帝
id
kaisar
th
จักรพรรดิ
es
emperador
fr
empereur
de
Kaiser
pt
imperador

Common compounds

  • 天帝てんていheavenly emperor
  • 皇帝こうていemperor
  • 帝国ていこくempire

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