制
Kanji · N2
制 / system
Kanji for system, law, or rule.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
制 carries the meaning system, law, or rule.
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Common compounds with 制
自制じせいself-control / self-restraint
制覇せいはconquest / domination / supremacy
管制塔かんせいとうcontrol tower
強制きょうせいcompulsion / coercion / forcing
制度せいどsystem / institution / organization
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