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On'yomi
KI

standard · measure

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Strokes11
Frequency#349
Radicalsee(7)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

夫 + see

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of man and see. Standard man sees.

Symbolism

Rule, scale, standard. Represents regulations and standards.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Standing up

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

杓子定規

しゃくしじょうぎ

strict; hidebound; inflexible; strict

規制緩和

きせいかんわ

deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations; deregulation

規矩準縄

きくじゅんじょう

rules and standards; norms; criteria; rules and standards