制
制 – system, law, rule
8 strokesTaught in grade 5#108 in newspaper frequencyN3 vocabulary
The kanji 制 means system, law, rule. Its on’yomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セイ (sei). It is written with 8 strokes, under radical 刀 (no. 18).
Stroke order
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| On’yomi | セイ | sei |
A dot separates the kanji’s part from the okurigana (kana written after it), e.g. まな.ぶ → 学ぶ.
Radical and components
Radical: 刀 (Kangxi radical 18). Components: ノ・刈・牛・巾・二.
Words using 制
制限せいげんrestriction制度せいどsystem規制きせいregulation制作せいさくwork (film, book)専制せんせいdespotism体制たいせいorder制せいsystem強制きょうせいcompulsion統制とうせいregulation制裁せいさいsanctions制定せいていenactment制服せいふくuniform制約せいやくlimitation抑制よくせいcontrol
Example sentences
Kanji with the same radical
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