Kanji

What does the kanji 律 mean?

律 means law, rule; rhythm. On'yomi リツ、リチ、レツ.

Quick facts
On'yomiリツ、リチ、レツ
Strokes9
Main radical彳
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi リツ、リチ、レツ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

law, rule; rhythm

Memory hook

Steps (彳) following the brush (聿) that writes the rules — LAW, RHYTHM.

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 一律いちりつuniformly, across the board, equally

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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