詔書

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The historical noun 詔書 (しょうしょ) denotes an official imperial edict issued by the emperor.
• Basic usage: One may study 詔書の写し as a historical source or view the document that was read in a ceremony.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An imperial document
  • It is a formal historical document conveying an emperor's decree, not an ordinary administrative paper.