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令

令 — orders, laws, command

Learn the correct stroke order for 令 (orders), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)レイrei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes5
Radical人
Frequency#804
Meaningsorders, laws, command, decree, good

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

訓令くんれいdirective; instructionsnoun
号令ごうれいorder (esp. to a number of people); commandnoun
司令しれいcommand; commander; commandantnoun
指令しれいorder; directive; instructionsnoun
辞令じれいnotice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.)noun
省令しょうれいministerial ordinancenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 令 (orders) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 令 is #804, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

訓令くんれい — directive; instructions
号令ごうれい — order (esp. to a number of people); command
司令しれい — command; commander; commandant

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 令 have?

The kanji 令 (orders) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 令?

令 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 令 mean?

令 means: orders, laws, command, decree, good. On'yomi readings: レイ.

What JLPT level is 令?

令 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.