規: the kanji for rule; standard
規 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means rule; standard. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
規 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
規 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 規則きそく · kisoku | rule |
| 規模きぼ · kibo | scale |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社には多くの規則がある。Kaisha ni wa ōku no kisoku ga aru.The company has many rules.
- この工場は規模が大きい。Kono kōjō wa kibo ga ōkii.This factory is large in scale.
- 新しい規則が決められた。Atarashii kisoku ga kimerareta.New rules were established.
- 規則を守って行動してください。Kisoku o mamotte kōdō shite kudasai.Please act while following the rules.
- 会社は規模を拡大している。Kaisha wa kibo o kakudai shite iru.The company is expanding its scale.
Questions about 規
How many strokes does 規 have?
規 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 規?
The on readings are ki (キ). 規 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 規?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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 規
- 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.