Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 令


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Meaning

order, rule, command, decree

Pronunciation

REI

Explanation

Top: lid , below: bent person

Mnemonic

To put a lid on the bent person, that's the order.

Radicals

cover
order
cover(Other covers are: , ))
bending person(This radical is typically described as "seal". However for the mnemonics the meaning "bending person" appears to be better.)
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Vocabulary

れい command, order
命令 めいれい order, command, decree, directive
司令 しれい command, control, commander
訓令 くんれい directive, instructions
指令 しれい orders, instructions, directive

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