律
Kanji · N2
律 / rhythm
Kanji for rhythm, law, or regulation.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リツ、リチ、レツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
律 carries the meaning rhythm, law, or regulation.
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Common compounds with 律
律動的りつどうてきrhythmical
律動りつどうrhythm
不文律ふぶんりつunwritten law / common law
規律きりつorder / observance / discipline
旋律せんりつmelody / tune
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