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則

則 — rule, law, follow

Learn the correct stroke order for 則 (rule), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のっと.るnottoru、のりnori、すなわちsunawachi
Strokes9
Radical刀
Frequency#753
Meaningsrule, law, follow, based on, model after

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

会則かいそくsociety regulations; club regulations; constitutionnoun
規則きそくrule; regulationnoun
原則げんそくprinciple; general rulenoun
校則こうそくschool rules; school regulationsnoun
正則せいそくcorrect; proper; formalna-adjective
罰則ばっそくpunishment; penaltynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 則 (rule) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 則 is #753, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

会則かいそく — society regulations; club regulations; constitution
規則きそく — rule; regulation
原則げんそく — principle; general rule

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 則 have?

The kanji 則 (rule) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 則?

則 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 則 mean?

則 means: rule, law, follow, based on, model after. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: のっと.る, のり, すなわち.

What JLPT level is 則?

則 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.