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On'yomi
リツ・リチ・レツ
RITSU / RICHI / RETSU

rhythm · law · regulation · gauge · control

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#992
Radicalstep(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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彳 + brush

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'go' (彳) with 'brush' (聿), representing rules written down—laws. Indicates things that establish order and norms.

Symbolism

Symbolizes law, discipline, and self-control. Represents rules maintaining social order and the spirit of self-discipline.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Upholding the law

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

二律背反

にりつはいはん

antinomy; self-contradiction; either-or situation; antinomy

千編一律

せんぺんいちりつ

monotonous; humdrum; stereotyped; monotonous