制 — 8 strokes ／ Radical「刂」
道6Elementary year 5 ／ 8 strokes ／ Radical「刂」
- On
- セイ
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- system; to control; regulate
Origin
A leafy branch being trimmed with a blade (刂); cutting things into shape gives "system, control."
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| セイ | 制度・制限・統制 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 制度せいど
system; institution
- 制作せいさく
production; making a work
Example
学校の新しい制度が始まった。
The school's new system has started.
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