Japanese word

規則

Pronunciation

Romajikisoku

Meaning

  • nounrule

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 規則を守るki soku o mamo ru

    follow the rules

  • 規則に従うki soku ni shitaga u

    follow the rules

  • 規則を破るki soku o yabu ru

    break a rule

Similar words

決まりkimari: An everyday standard that states what is allowed or required in a group or activity.
ルールrūru: A standard that governs actions in a game or activity.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事の行動や進め方について定めた決まり。hito ya mono goto no kō dō ya susu me kata ni tsu i te sada me ta ki ma ri

Word origin

規則 (kisoku) combines 規 (ki, "standard") and 則 (soku, "rule"), giving the sense of an established rule.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • regulationnoun

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