(きそく)

きそく
noun
rule, regulation
1. rule, regulation
An established principle or guideline that governs behavior or procedures.
Please follow the school rules.
This company has strict rules.
There's a punishment if you break the rules.

規則(きそく) refers to established rules or regulations that govern behavior in organizations, institutions, or activities.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 規則(きそく)(まも)る: to follow/obey rules
  • 規則(きそく)(やぶ)る: to break rules
  • 規則(きそく)(したが)う: to comply with rules
  • 規則(きそく)()める: to establish rules

COMPOUNDS:

  • 規則正(きそくただ)しい: regular, orderly, punctual
  • 規則的(きそくてき): regular, systematic
  • 不規則(ふきそく): irregular

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ルール: rule (more casual, from English)
  • 法律(ほうりつ): law (legal)
  • ()まり: rule, custom (less formal)