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Meaning of (せい) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
せい
Romaji
sei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation; control; government; suppression; restraint; holding back; establishment
    Example sentence
    日本一夫多妻ではないですよ、あなた We don't have polygamy in Japan, dear.

Examples of 制, せい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

8 strokes

system, law, rule

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi:

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