律: the kanji for law; rhythm
律 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means law; rhythm. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
律 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
律 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
リツ (ritsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 法律ほうりつ · hōritsu | law |
| 規律きりつ · kiritsu | discipline; order |
| 一律いちりつ · ichiritsu | uniform; across the board |
| 旋律せんりつ · senritsu | melody |
リチ (richi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 律儀りちぎ · richigi | honest; conscientious |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 法律を守るのは市民の義務だ。Hōritsu o mamoru no wa shimin no gimu da.Obeying the law is a citizen's duty.
- このチームは規律が厳しい。Kono chīmu wa kiritsu ga kibishii.This team has strict discipline.
- 料金は一律千円です。Ryōkin wa ichiritsu sen'en desu.The fee is a flat 1,000 yen.
- 彼は律儀な人で、約束を必ず守る。Kare wa richigi na hito de, yakusoku o kanarazu mamoru.He is a conscientious person who always keeps his promises.
- 美しい旋律が耳に残った。Utsukushii senritsu ga mimi ni nokotta.The beautiful melody stayed in my ears.
Questions about 律
How many strokes does 律 have?
律 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 律?
The on readings are ritsu (リツ), richi (リチ). 律 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 律?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 律
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.