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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of not yet and sword. Controlling tree with sword.
Symbolism
System, regulation, limit. Represents controlling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Component Breakdown
cow + 冂 + sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 制
Four-Character Compounds
女人禁制
にょにんきんせい
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
鉄拳制裁
てっけんせいさい
(punishment by) striking with fists
規制緩和
きせいかんわ
deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations
先制攻撃
せんせいこうげき
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
以毒制毒
いどくせいどく
using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire
以夷制夷
いいせいい
controlling foreigners by foreigners; playing one barbarian state against another
制を敷く
せいをしく
To establish a system; To set up rules and regulations
Anime & Manga
トニカクカワイイ ～制服～
TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ~Uniform~
A well-known work with 制 in its Japanese title.
我能复制天赋
Your Talent Is Mine
A well-known work with 制 in its Japanese title.
ヒメゴト ～十九歳の制服～
Himegoto: Juukyuusai no Seifuku
A well-known work with 制 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 制 mean in Japanese?
制 means system, law, rule.
How do you read 制?
On'yomi: セイ (SEI).
How many strokes does 制 have?
制 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 制 a good kanji for a tattoo?
制 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means system, law, rule. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.