典 - 1. law; model; rule; standard E.g.: 典型 (typical example), 典範 (standard) 2. ceremony; ritual; rite E.g.: 典礼 (ceremonial rites, 式典 (ceremony) 3. writings; books E.g.: 典籍 (classical books), 教典 (sacred books) 4. correct; refined; elegant E.g.: 典雅 (elegant), 典麗 (graceful) 5. basis; precedent; traditional custom E.g.: 典故 (classical allusion), 典例 (precedent) 6. <i>sakan</i> (the fourth of the four administrative ranks under the <i>Ritsuryo</i> system, specifically the fourth rank of the <i>Dazaifu</i>) 7. to administer; to manage; to be in charge of E.g.: 典獄 (jail administration), 典薬 (pharmaceutical administration)

典 — law; model; rule; standard<br>E. ceremony; ritual; rite<br>E. writings; books<br>E. correct; refined; elegant<br>E. basis; precedent; traditional custom<br>E. to administer; to manage; to be in charge of<br>E.

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8

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N1

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#1055/2500

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ハ 曲

Meaning

• law; model; rule; standard
  E. ceremony; ritual; rite
  E. writings; books
  E. correct; refined; elegant
  E. basis; precedent; traditional custom
  E. to administer; to manage; to be in charge of
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