1. thread
2. silk cloth
Kanji
1. thread
2. silk cloth
1. the Emperor's command; private message from an emperor
1. figured satin
1. imperial words
1. Imperial message; Imperial decree
1. Of/relating to ramie cloth; Silk-like
1. By imperial rescript; By decree
1. like sweat cannot return inside the body, the word of an emperor cannot be unsaid
1. Oracular; Authoritative
1. With an oracle; By imperial rescript