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.
PATTERNS:
- 規律正しい (disciplined, orderly)
- 規律を守る (to observe discipline)
- 規律が乱れる (discipline breaks down)
- 規律を維持する (to maintain discipline)
CONTEXTS:
- 軍規律 (military discipline)
- 自己規律 (self-discipline)
- 社会規律 (social order)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 規則 (rules, regulations - more specific)
- 秩序 (order - social/political)
- 節度 (moderation, self-restraint)
- ルール (rule - loanword, general)
Related Words
Related:
規則 (rules/regulations)