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律
律 (readings: りつ, りち; Japanese kanji) means “law / rhythm”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 法律 (law).
What does 律 mean?
| Kanji | 律 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | law / rhythm |
| Readings | りつ, りち |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 律
律 is read りつ or りち depending on the word.
Example words with 律
| Example | 法律 (law) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14