What does the kanji 制 mean?

The kanji 制 (sei) means "system, law, rule". It is a JLPT N3 character.

"sei" is written with the kanji 制, meaning "system, law, rule". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) せい (sei). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 制?

Write 制 ("system") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 制?

制 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) せい (sei).

制“system” Kanjisei

JLPT N3

How to write 制

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

system, law, rule

Onyomi (音読み)

せい sei

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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