てん
ten
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

典 is the kanji for "Law / Code / Rule". A common reading is てん (ten). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Law / Code / Rule

Also : Law · Code · Rule · Ceremony

Readings

onてん/ tenonでん/ den

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

辞典を積極的に活用する。

じてんをせっきょくてきにかつようする。

Make active use of the dictionary.

古典文学を深く研究する。

こてんぶんがくをふかくけんきゅうする。

Study classical literature in depth.

Vocabulary using 典

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