規
standard · measure
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of man and see. Standard man sees.
Symbolism
Rule, scale, standard. Represents regulations and standards.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
夫 + see
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
杓子定規
しゃくしじょうぎ
strict; hidebound; inflexible
規制緩和
きせいかんわ
deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations
規矩準縄
きくじゅんじょう
rules and standards; norms; criteria
Anime & Manga
勇者パーティーを追放された白魔導師、Sランク冒険者に拾われる ～この白魔導師が規格外すぎる～
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
A well-known work with 規 in its Japanese title.
怠惰な悪辱貴族に転生した俺、シナリオをぶっ壊したら規格外の魔力で最凶になった
Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!
A well-known work with 規 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
正岡子規
Name contains 規
Masaoka Shiki , pen-name of Masaoka Noboru , was a Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 規 mean in Japanese?
規 means standard, measure.
How do you read 規?
On'yomi: キ (KI).
How many strokes does 規 have?
規 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 見 (see).
Is 規 a good kanji for a tattoo?
規 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means standard, measure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.