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制
制 (readings: せい; Japanese kanji) means “system / control”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 制度 (system).
What does 制 mean?
| Kanji | 制 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | system / control |
| Readings | せい |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 制
制 is read せい depending on the word.
Example words with 制
| Example | 制度 (system) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14