lord's command; imperial decree
Archaic honorific term for a command or decree from a lord, shogun, or emperor. Used in historical contexts; not part of modern everyday speech.
See also: 諚 (じょう)
By the lord's command, the retainers immediately set out for battle.
This is the shogun's decree.
命令 is the common modern word for 'order' or 'command', used in everyday, military, and legal contexts. 御諚 is archaic and specifically refers to a lord's or imperial command.
Standard kanji spelling using the honorific prefix 御 and the character 諚, which specifically means 'command'.
Variant with the honorific prefix in kana; less common but still encountered.
Ateji-like spelling using 定 (decide, fix) for the reading じょう; historically seen but now rare.
Compound of the honorific prefix 御 (ご) and 諚 (じょう), a rare kanji meaning 'command' or 'decree'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it was used in feudal and imperial contexts.