格

Status, Standard, Character

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

During the Edo period, clothing could reveal a person's position in society. 👘 The shogunate introduced sumptuary regulations restricting certain fabrics, colors, and decorative styles for different social groups. Even wealthy merchants could face restrictions despite their money. This meant clothing wasn't simply personal fashion—it could reflect the social rules and status of the wearer.

Memory Trick

“🌳A forest judge checks every(各) tree(木) and says, “Each tree must meet the same standard!” He measures their height and gives each one a rank—that's 格!”