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規
規 (readings: き; Japanese kanji) means “rule / standard”. 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 規 mean?
| Kanji | 規 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rule / standard |
| Readings | き |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 規
規 is read き depending on the word.
Example words with 規
| Example | 規則 (rule) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14