sovereign, the emperor, god, creator
てい
Chinese reading
みかど
Japanese reading
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The kanji 帝 means "sovereign, the emperor, god, creator" and is part of the JLPT N1 curriculum. This character is essential for Japanese learners to master. Use the interactive stroke order diagram above to learn the correct writing sequence and practice until you can write it from memory.
帝 has multiple readings depending on context: