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則
On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
のっと.る・のり・すなわち
nottoru / nori / sunawachi
rule · law · follow · based on · model after
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
則=
貝刂
shell + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and sword. Ruling with sword on shell.
Symbolism
Rule, law, principle. Represents rule.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Following rules
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
則天去私
そくてんきょし
selfless devotion to justice; selfless devotion to justice
Proverbs & Idioms
法則を発見する
ほうそくをはっけんする
To discover a law
To find a natural principle
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 則 mean in Japanese?
則 means rule, law, follow, based on, model after.
How do you read 則?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: のっと.る、のり、すなわち (nottoru, nori, sunawachi).
How many strokes does 則 have?
則 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 則 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 則 (rule, law, follow, based on, model after) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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