abide by, follow, obey, learn
On'yomi (音読み)
- ジュン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 遵 (じゅん) primarily means to abide by, follow, or obey something. It is often used in the context of laws or rules, making it more common as a noun in compounds. For instance, 遵守 (じゅんしゅ) means observance of laws or regulations, while 遵法 (じゅんぽう) specifically refers to law observance. Another example is 遵行 (じゅんこう), which means obedience. Since this kanji typically pertains to compliance or adherence, it can be useful when discussing rules or expectations. Although it has no kun'yomi, you will encounter its on'yomi readings in formal contexts.
Example sentences
私たちは法律を遵守しなければならない。
We must comply with the law.
Meanings across languages
- English
- abide by, follow, obey, learn
- Tiếng Việt
- tôn trọng
- 日本語
- 遵
- 한국어
- 따르다
- 中文
- 遵
- id
- mematuhi
- th
- ปฏิบัติตาม
- es
- cumplir
- fr
- respecter
- de
- einhalten
- pt
- cumprir
Common compounds
- 遵守observance (of laws, rules, etc.), adherence, obeying
- 遵法law observance, obeying the law
- 遵行obedience, observance, adherence
- 遵奉obeying, observing, following
- 遵奉者conformist
- 法令遵守compliance (with laws and regulations), regulatory compliance
- 遵法精神law-abiding spirit, feeling of respect for the law
Words using this kanji
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