standard, measure
On'yomi (音読み)
- キ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji "規" represents the ideas of standards and measures, making it particularly important in contexts related to rules and regulations. It does not have a kun'yomi reading, so it’s primarily used in compounds. For example, "規格" (きかく) means "standard" and refers to a set guideline; "規制" (きせい) translates to "regulation," indicating rules that control behavior; and "規則" (きそく) means "rule," which can apply to various situations from workplace policies to sports. It is worth noting that while this kanji focuses on formal standards, it can also be used in everyday contexts where rules or measures are discussed.
Example sentences
規則を守ることが大切だ。
It is important to follow the rules.
Meanings across languages
- English
- standard, measure
- Tiếng Việt
- quy chuẩn
- 日本語
- 規則
- 한국어
- 규칙
- 中文
- 规则
- id
- standar
- th
- มาตรฐาน
- es
- norma
- fr
- norme
- de
- Standard
- pt
- padrão
Common compounds
- 規格きかくstandard, norm
- 規制きせいregulation, (traffic) policing, control
- 規則きそくrule, regulation
- 規定きていstipulation, prescription, provision
- 規模きぼscale, scope, plan
- 規約きやくagreement, rules, code
- 新規しんきnew, fresh, new item (e.g. customer, regulation)
- 正規せいきregular, normal, formal
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