りつ
ritsu
JLPT N29 strokesKanjiLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

律 is the kanji for "Law / Gauge / Rhythm". A common reading is りつ (ritsu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Law / Gauge / Rhythm

Also : Law · Gauge · Rhythm · Control · Regulation

Readings

onりつ/ ritsuonりち/ richionれつ/ retsu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 律 represents 'RHYTHM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of rhythm.

Reading ·

On-reading: りつ — remember this sound by associating it with rhythm.

Example Sentences

国際法の規律に従って、外交問題を解決すべきです。

こくさいほうのきりつにしたがって、がいこうもんだいをかいけつすべきです。

Diplomatic issues should be resolved in accordance with the rules of international law.

自律心を持って行動することが、社会人として大切です。

じりつしんをもってこうどうすることが、しゃかいじんとしてたいせつです。

Acting with a sense of self-discipline is important as a member of society.

Vocabulary using 律

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