Rule
Meanings
Rule, Follow, Based On, Model After
On'yomi
そく
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
のっと.る
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
則 is written in 9 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
則 (Rule) is taught on WaniKani at level 23 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 5 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #753 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 9 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 23
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