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