Japanese symbol for “rules”
条例
じょうれい
Romaji: jourei
regulations; rules
In Japanese, rules is 条例, read じょうれい (jourei).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n regulations; rules
- n (local) regulation; ordinance; bylaw; law
Written forms: 条例、条令. Readings: じょうれい.
Kanji and stroke order
article, clause, counter for articles, clauses, paragraphs, etc.
on: ジョウ、チョウ、デキ
kun: えだ、すじ
kun: えだ、すじ
7 strokes · JLPT 2
Other Japanese words for “rules”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 憲法 | けんぽう kenpou | rules; regulation |
| 規約 | きやく kiyaku | agreement; rules; code |
| 規律 | きりつ kiritsu | rules; law; regulations |
| 本則 | ほんそく honsoku | rules; original rules |
| 心得 | こころえ kokoroe | essentials; know-how; guidelines |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 条件 | じょうけん jouken | condition; term; requirement |
| 条約 | じょうやく jouyaku | treaty; pact; convention |
| 無条件 | むじょうけん mujouken | unconditional |
| 条項 | じょうこう joukou | clause; article; stipulations |
| 信条 | しんじょう shinjou | creed; belief; conviction |
| 例えば | たとえば tatoeba | for example; for instance; e.g. |
| 例外 | れいがい reigai | exception |
| 比例 | ひれい hirei | proportion |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rules”.
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