Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 律令(りつりょう) in Japanese

律令
Kana Reading
りつりょう, りつれい
Romaji
ritsuryō, ritsurei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    criminal, administrative and civil codes (forming the basis of ancient East Asian law; orig. Chinese); legal codes of the Nara and Heian eras based on Chinese models


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

rhythm, law, regulation, gauge, control

On'Yomi: リツ, リチ, レツ

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

orders, ancient laws, command, decree

On'Yomi: レイ

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