JLPT N3 · 8 strokes
Kanji 制: "system, law, rule"
The kanji 制 means "system, law, rule". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read セイ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
セイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | system, law, rule |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 5 |
| Frequency rank | 108 of 2,501 |
Common words with 制
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 制服uniform
- 制限restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
- 制御control (of a machine, device, etc.) · control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management; suppression
- 制するréprimer, retenir, brider (ses émotions) · l'emporter sur, prendre le dessus
- 強制compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
- 制止control; check; restraint; inhibition
- 強制的forced; compulsory
- 制度system; institution; organization; organisation
- 体制order; system; structure; set-up
- 牽制check; keeping in check; restraint; curbing · containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; feint operation; show of force
- 制作work (film, book) · production; creation; turning (something) out; development
- 制system; organization; organisation; imperial command
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