規 律(きりつ)

きりつ

noun

discipline; rules; order

1. discipline; rules; regulations; order

A set of rules governing conduct, or the state of controlled behavior according to such rules. Also refers to self-discipline.

軍隊(ぐんたい)では厳(きび)しい規律(きりつ)が求(もと)められる。

Strict discipline is required in the military.

規律(きりつ)正(ただ)しい生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)る。

Lead a disciplined life.

組織(そしき)の規律(きりつ)が乱(みだ)れている。

The organization's discipline is falling apart.

Common patterns

規律(きりつ)正(ただ)しい (disciplined, orderly)
規律(きりつ)を守(まも)る (to observe discipline)
規律(きりつ)が乱(みだ)れる (discipline breaks down)
規律(きりつ)を維持(いじ)する (to maintain discipline)

Usage

軍(ぐん)規律(きりつ) (military discipline)
自己(じこ)規律(きりつ) (self-discipline)
社会(しゃかい)規律(きりつ) (social order)

Similar words

規則(きそく) (rules, regulations — more specific)
秩序(ちつじょ) (order — social/political)
節度(せつど) (moderation, self-restraint)
ルール (rule — loanword, general)

Related Words

Related: 規則(きそく) (rules/regulations)

Compare: 秩序(ちつじょ) (order)

Compare: 節度(せつど) (moderation, self-restraint)

Compare: ルール (rule)

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Added 2026.1.13 19:53 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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