Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Words Kanji Guides About

優諚 (ゆうじょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

優ゆう諚じょう

ゆ

う

じょ

う

Meanings

1

noun

gracious imperial message

Archaic term for a gracious message from the emperor. Used only in historical or ceremonial contexts.

古こ文もん書じょには、天皇てんのうからの優ゆう諚じょうが記しるされている。
The ancient document records a gracious imperial message from the emperor.

Kanji

優tenderness, excel, surpass
諚command, (kokuji)

Etymology

The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 優 (gentle, superior) and 諚 (imperial edict) combine to convey a gracious imperial message.