Quick answer
治 is the kanji for "Rule". The most common reading is おさ.める (osameru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Rule
Also : Cure · Heal · Govern · Quell · Subdue
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 治 represents 'REIGN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of reign.
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with reign. Kun-reading: おさ.める.
Example Sentences
病気が治りました。
びょうきがなおりました。
My illness healed.
政治の勉強を始めました。
せいじのべんきょうをはじめました。
I started studying politics.
Vocabulary using 治
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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