律
律·law, rhythm
- On-yomi
- リツリチ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 法律 | ほうりつ | law, statute |
| 規律 | きりつ | discipline, order |
| 一律 | いちりつ | uniform, across the board |
| 律儀 | りちぎ | honest and dutiful |
Example sentences
新しい法律ができた。
あたらしいほうりつができた。
A new law has been made.
この学校は規律が厳しい。
このがっこうはきりつがきびしい。
This school has strict discipline.
料金は一律五百円です。
りょうきんはいちりつごひゃくえんです。
The fee is a flat five hundred yen.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 法律 as *ほうりち
- Assuming 律 is always リツ — 律儀 keeps the rare リチ reading
Memory aid
Picture it
The step radical 彳 beside a writing brush (聿) — the written rules everyone walks by.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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