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制 kanji: meaning “system”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
system
On'yomi
セイ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 制

In the samurai system, even a cow (牛) ties a cloth (巾) belt on and tucks a sword (刂) into it.

Parts in this story:牛, 巾

How to write 制: stroke order

制 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 制

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 制 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 制.