Japanese word

規範

Pronunciation

Romajikihan

Meaning

  • nounnorm

Example

社会の規範を守ります。sha kai no ki han o mamo ri ma su

I follow social norms.

Illustration for 規範 (norm)

More examples

文化が変わると、求められる規範も変化します。bun ka ga ka wa ru to moto me ra re ru ki han mo hen ka shi ma su

As culture changes, the norms expected of people also change.

Core concept

It describes a shared rule or model that guides behavior and sets a standard for judgment.

Common phrases

  • 社会の規範sha kai no ki han

    social norm

  • 規範に従うki han ni shitaga u

    follow a norm

  • 規範に反するki han ni han su ru

    violate a norm

  • 規範を定めるki han o sada me ru

    establish a norm

Similar words

規則kisoku: An explicit rule that controls conduct in a group, activity, or organization.
原則gensoku: A basic rule or idea that guides decisions and conduct.
規定kitei: A formally established rule that specifies what is required or allowed.
基準kijun: A standard used to judge quality, value, or suitability.

Definition in Japanese

社会や集団で共有され、行動や判断のよりどころとなる基準や決まり。sha kai ya shū dan de kyō yū sa re kō dō ya han dan no yo ri do ko ro to na ru ki jun ya ki ma ri

Word origin

Combines 規 (ki, "rule" or "measure") and 範 (han, "model" or "pattern"), giving the sense of a guiding standard.

Usage tips

  • English norm can mean a usual state as well as a rule, whereas 規範 (kihan) more strongly suggests a rule or model that guides conduct.

Other meanings

  • standardnoun

Related words

  • 規範的kihantekinormativena-adjective
  • 規範性kihanseinormativitynoun

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