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