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令
令 (readings: れい; Japanese kanji) means “command / order”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 命令 (order / command).
What does 令 mean?
| Kanji | 令 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | command / order |
| Readings | れい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 令
令 is read れい depending on the word.
Example words with 令
| Example | 命令 (order / command) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14