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JLPT N1 · 10 strokes

The kanji 朕 — “'We' (imperial self-reference)”

朕 means 'We' (imperial self-reference) and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 10 strokes and uses the moon / body radical (月).

Stroke order · 10 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): チン
Kun'yomi (訓読み): —
Radical: 月 · moon / body
Strokes: 10

How to remember 朕

Only the emperor would call himself 朕 — the royal 'I'. Found in historical documents and dramas.

Example words with 朕

On'yomi readings

朕ちん'We' (the emperor)

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