Kanji
N2 9 strokes Grade 5 freq #753

rule, law, follow, based on, model after

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

sword katana

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

principle; general rule
rule; regulation
punishment; penalty
school rules; school regulations
foul; breaking the rules
law; rule
irregular; unsystematic
irregularity; anomaly
correct; proper
ironclad rule; inviolable rule

Example sentences

The basic principles of grammar are not so difficult.

There are grammatical principles involved.

Everything was done in accordance with the rules.

Players must adhere to the rules of the game.