English–Japanese

“rule” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoルール (rūru) · 統治 (tōchi) · 規定 (kitei) · 決まり (kimari)

Pronunciation

Romajikisoku

Example

このゲームの規則は簡単です。ko no gē mu no ki soku wa kan tan de su

The rules of this game are simple.

Illustration for 規則 (rule)

How to say “rule” in Japanese

“Rule” in Japanese is 規則 (kisoku).

Sets an agreed standard for how people or things should behave or operate.

Full entry for 規則: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 規則

学校の規則を守ります。gak kō no ki soku o mamo ri ma su

I follow the school rules.

学校では規則を守ることが大切です。gak kō de wa ki soku o mamo ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to follow the rules at school.

Tips for using 規則

  • 規則 (kisoku) often sounds more formal than 決まり (kimari), so everyday speakers may choose 決まり for a household or game rule.

Other Japanese words for “rule”

このルールを守ってください。ko no rū ru o mamo tte ku da sa i

Please follow this rule.

王の統治は長く続きました。ō no tō chi wa naga ku tsuzu ki ma shi ta

The king's rule lasted a long time.

学校の規定を守ります。gak kō no ki tei o mamo ri ma su

I follow the school's rules.

この学校には大切な決まりがあります。ko no gak kō ni wa tai setsu na ki ma ri ga a ri ma su

There is an important rule at this school.

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