帝 — sovereign, the emperor, god
Learn the correct stroke order for 帝 (sovereign), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 帝 (sovereign) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 巾.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 帝 is #1276, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 帝 have?
The kanji 帝 (sovereign) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 帝?
帝 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 帝 mean?
帝 means: sovereign, the emperor, god, creator. On'yomi readings: テイ. Kun'yomi readings: みかど.
What JLPT level is 帝?
帝 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.