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律
Law, Regulation, Rhythm
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 律 appears in words related to laws, discipline, and music. The word 法律 (law) is one of the most common compounds using this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine a judge reading a law book while a metronome keeps perfect rhythm beside him. Rules and rhythm help you remember 律 means 'law' or 'regulation.'
Readings
Onyomi: リツ (ritsu), リチ (richi)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
法律
ほうりつ (houritsu)
Law
規律
きりつ (kiritsu)
Discipline
自律
じりつ (jiritsu)
Autonomy
旋律
せんりつ (senritsu)
Melody
Example Sentence
学生 は 学校 の 規律 を 守ります。
がくせい は がっこう の きりつ を まもります。
gakusei wa gakkou no kiritsu o mamorimasu
Students follow the school's rules.