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帝
帝 (readings: てい, みかど; Japanese kanji) means “Sovereign / The Emperor / God / Creator”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 帝国 (empire).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 帝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Sovereign / The Emperor / God / Creator |
| Readings | てい, みかど |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 帝国 (empire) |
How to read 帝
帝 is read てい or みかど depending on the word.
Words with 帝
- 帝国đế quốc
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Updated: 2026-07-22