JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
律 — rhythm
- Reading
- リツ・リチ・レツ
- Meaning
- rhythm; law; regulation; gauge; control
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
律 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リツ・リチ・レツ and it means rhythm; law; regulation; gauge; control. 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.
律 appears in everyday japanese words such as 一律 (evenness), 規律 (order) and 法律 (law).
Japanese words containing 律
Frequently asked questions
What does 律 mean in Japanese?
律 means rhythm; law; regulation; gauge; control in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 律 read?
律 is read リツ・リチ・レツ. Reading it inside real words — 一律 and 規律 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 律 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 律 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 律 in a word?
A common word containing 律 is 一律 (いちりつ) — "evenness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 律 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 律 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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