則: the kanji for rule; law
則 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means rule; law. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
則 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
則 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソク (soku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 規則きそく · kisoku | rule; regulation |
| 原則げんそく · gensoku | principle; as a rule |
| 反則はんそく · hansoku | foul; violation |
| 法則ほうそく · hōsoku | law (of nature) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社の規則を守ってください。Kaisha no kisoku o mamotte kudasai.Please follow the company rules.
- 原則として、返品はできません。Gensoku to shite, henpin wa dekimasen.As a rule, returns are not accepted.
- その選手は反則で退場になった。Sono senshu wa hansoku de taijō ni natta.That player was sent off for a foul.
- 授業で物理の法則を学んだ。Jugyō de butsuri no hōsoku o mananda.I learned the laws of physics in class.
- 寮には厳しい規則がある。Ryō ni wa kibishii kisoku ga aru.The dormitory has strict rules.
Questions about 則
How many strokes does 則 have?
則 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 則?
The on readings are soku (ソク). 則 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 則?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Government, rules and society
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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 則
- 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.