Kanji · N2

/ rule

Kanji for rule, law, or follow.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ソクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)のっと.る、のり、すなわちNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

則 carries the meaning rule, law, or follow.

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Common compounds with 則

きそくただしいregular / well-regulated / systematic
ふきそくirregular / unsystematic / unsteady
きそくrule / regulation
はんそくfoul / breaking the rules
ほうそくlaw / rule
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