遵
to obey, comply with, abide by, follow
Kanji 1380
to obey, comply with, abide by, follow
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Synopsis
Find out about a kanji that means "to obey" but has alcohol at its heart! Learn to say "You should follow school regulations," "The Japanese are a law-abiding people," "Noncompliance will not be permitted," and "I feel no need to abide by the law as long as nobody is watching me." Also see how 遵 relates to 順, and learn terms for "civil disobedience" and "nonconformist."
Revision history:
Feb. 1, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link. Also explained that there the essay title is based on the etymology in Henshall’s first edition, an interpretation he has since changed.
- p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Aug. 1, 2014: Originally published.
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