Japanese word

規約

Pronunciation

Romajikiyaku

Meaning

  • nounterms

Example

この規約に同意してください。ko no ki yaku ni dō i shi te ku da sa i

Please agree to these terms.

Illustration for 規約 (terms)

More examples

規約に違反すると、利用を停止されることがあります。ki yaku ni i han su ru to ri yō o tei shi sa re ru ko to ga a ri ma su

If you violate the terms, your use of the service may be suspended.

Core concept

It sets out the agreed conditions and rules that guide the actions of the people concerned.

Common phrases

  • 規約に同意するki yaku ni dō i su ru

    agree to the terms

  • 規約を読むki yaku o yo mu

    read the terms

  • 規約に違反するki yaku ni i han su ru

    violate the terms

  • 規約を守るki yaku o mamo ru

    follow the rules

Similar words

約款yakkan: A set of standard terms that forms part of a contract.
規則kisoku: A rule or set of rules that governs conduct in an organization or activity.

Definition in Japanese

一定の条件や規則を定めた、関係者が守るべき事柄のまとまり。it tei no jō ken ya ki soku o sada me ta kan kei sha ga mamo ru be ki koto gara no ma to ma ri

Word origin

規 (ki, "standard") + 約 (yaku, "promise or binding condition") forms a word for conditions or rules bound by an agreement.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 規約 (kiyaku) often names a whole governing document that users accept at once, rather than a single condition within it.

Other meanings

  • rulesnoun
  • agreementnoun

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