制

制 — system, law, rule

Learn the correct stroke order for 制 (system), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)セイsei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes8

Radical刀

Frequency#108

Meaningssystem, law, rule

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

管制かんせいcontrol (by the state); controlling; coordinationnoun

規制きせいregulation; (traffic) policing; controlnoun

旧制きゅうせいold system; old ordernoun

強制きょうせいcompulsion; coercion; forcing (to do)noun

禁制きんせいprohibition; ban; embargonoun

自制じせいself-control; self-restraintnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 制 (system) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 制 is #108, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

管制かんせい — control (by the state); controlling; coordination

規制きせい — regulation; (traffic) policing; control

旧制きゅうせい — old system; old order

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (刀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 制 have?

The kanji 制 (system) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 制?

制 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 制 mean?

制 means: system, law, rule. On'yomi readings: セイ.

What JLPT level is 制?

制 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.