Rule in Japanese
"rule" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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13 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rule". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
rule, law, follow, based on, model after
Reading: soku
9 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of shell and sword. Ruling with sword on shell.
What it carries
Rule, law, principle. Represents rule.
Related kanji for "rule"
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sou · wisdom
Composed of thread and ancestor. Combining thread with ancestor.
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ou · powerful, wisdom
Vertical line connecting heaven, earth, and man. Ruler.
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gi · wisdom, elegant
Composed of person and righteousness. Proper manners of person.
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shou · wisdom
Composed of still and hand. Palm of hand.
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hou · wisdom
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
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sei · wisdom
Composed of not yet and sword. Controlling tree with sword.
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sai · wisdom
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kan · nature, wisdom
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shi · nature, wisdom
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ten · wisdom, elegant
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shaku · wisdom
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ji · peaceful, wisdom
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rule?
The most common kanji for "rule" is 則, read as soku. It means rule, law, follow. Related kanji: 綜 (rule), 王 (rule), 儀 (rule), 掌 (rule), 法 (rule), 制 (rule) and more.
How many strokes does 則 have?
則 has 9 strokes.