JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
制 — system
- Reading
- セイ
- Meaning
- system; law; rule
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
制 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ and it means system; law; rule. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
制 appears in everyday japanese words such as 制 (system), 制定 (enactment) and 制服 (uniform).
Japanese words containing 制
Frequently asked questions
What does 制 mean in Japanese?
制 means system; law; rule in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 制 read?
制 is read セイ. Reading it inside real words — 制 and 制定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 制 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 制 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 制 in a word?
A common word containing 制 is 制 (せい) — "system". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 制 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 制 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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