Japanese word

決まり

Pronunciation

Romajikimari

Meaning

  • nounrule

Example

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.

Illustration for 決まり (rule)

More examples

学校では、みんなが決まりを守っています。gak kō de wa mi n na ga ki ma ri o mamo tte i ma su

At school, everyone follows the rules.

Core concept

Describes a shared standard that sets the expected way to act in a situation.

Common phrases

  • 決まりを守るki ma ri o mamo ru

    obey a rule

Similar words

規則kisoku: A formal rule that organizes behavior within a group or institution.
ルールrūru: A rule that guides behavior in a game, activity, or social setting.
規定kitei: A formal provision that specifies requirements or procedures in an organization or system.

Definition in Japanese

集団や場で、皆が守ることとして定められた事柄。shū dan ya ba de mina ga mamo ru ko to to shi te sada me ra re ta koto gara

Word origin

決まり (kimari) is the noun form of 決まる (kimaru), meaning "to be decided," so its basic sense is something decided and established for people to follow.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use rule for both personal and institutional standards, whereas regulation more strongly points to rules made by an authority.

Other meanings

  • regulationnoun

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