(n) (hon) the spoken words of the emperor or a noble[edict]
(n) (1) (after the name of a god or a noble) Lord; Highness; (2) (arch) (derog) you[edict]
(n) (1) (sometimes written as 生命) (See 生命) life; life force; (2) lifetime; lifespan; (3) most important thing; foundation; core; (4) (arch) paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love); (5) (arch) fate; destiny; karma; (P)[edict]
(n) (1) measuring container; measure; (2) box (seating at a theatre, etc.); (3) square on a grid; cell of a grid; (4) (斗 only) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); (P)[edict]