JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
則 — rule
- Reading
- ソク・のっと.る
- Meaning
- rule; follow; based on; model after
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
則 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソク・のっと.る and it means rule; follow; based on; model after. 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.
則 appears in everyday japanese words such as 原則 (principle), 法則 (law) and 規則 (regulations).
Japanese words containing 則
Frequently asked questions
What does 則 mean in Japanese?
則 means rule; follow; based on; model after in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 則 read?
則 is read ソク・のっと.る. Reading it inside real words — 原則 and 法則 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 則 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 則 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 則 in a word?
A common word containing 則 is 原則 (げんそく) — "principle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 則 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 則 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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