Japanese

きそく
Meaning: rule; regulation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

規
則

Example sentences

School rules must be strictly observed.
委員会で新しい規則について議論した。
The committee discussed the new regulations.
この規則には例外がいくつかあります。
There are several exceptions to this rule.
規則に従い、正しく行動してください。
Please follow the rules and act correctly.
若者の間では、その新しい規則に強い反発がある。
There is strong opposition to that new rule among young people.
彼の行動は規則に反している。
His actions go against the rules.
来週の委員会で新しい規則について話し合う予定だ。
We plan to discuss new rules at next week's committee meeting.
この規則はすべての学生に適用される。
This rule applies to all students.
この規則はすべてのケースに当てはまる。
This rule applies to all cases.
規則を破った者は厳重に処罰される。
Those who break the rules will be severely punished.

Usage Notes

Refers to a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure.

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