system, law, rule
On'yomi (音読み)
- セイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 制 represents ideas related to systems, laws, and rules. It is primarily used in noun forms, although it is found in various compounds that describe regulations or controls. For example, 規制 (きせい) means "regulation", which refers to rules governing certain areas, while 強制 (きょうせい) translates to "compulsion", indicating an enforced requirement. You may also encounter 制限 (せいげん), which means "restriction", as in limiting actions or access. This kanji is an essential part of discussing governance, laws, and limits in everyday life, helping you understand legal contexts in Japanese.
Example sentences
新しい法律が制約を設けた。
The new law imposed restrictions.
Meanings across languages
- English
- system, law, rule
- Tiếng Việt
- hệ thống, luật, quy tắc
- 日本語
- 制, 制度, 法律
- 한국어
- 제도, 규칙
- 中文
- 制, 制度, 规则
- id
- sistem, hukum, aturan
- th
- ระบบ, กฎหมาย, กฎ
- es
- sistema, ley, regla
- fr
- système, loi, règle
- de
- System, Gesetz, Regel
- pt
- sistema, lei, regra
Common compounds
- 規制きせいregulation, (traffic) policing, control
- 強制きょうせいcompulsion, coercion, forcing (to do)
- 制球せいきゅう(pitcher's) control
- 制限せいげんrestriction, restraint, limitation
- 制裁せいさいsanctions, punishment
- 制作せいさくwork (film, book), production, creation
- 制定せいていenactment, establishment, creation
- 制度せいどsystem, institution, organization
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