上意

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Japanese

Kanji in this term
じょう
Grade: 1

Grade: 3
on'yomi

Noun

(じょう)() (jōi

  1. a command from a superior, especially an Emperor, shogun, or daimyo
    上意(じょうい)下達(かたつ)
    jōi katatsu
    transmission from a superior to a subordinate
  2. the wishes of one's superior, the will of a superior

See also