1.
rule, regulation
An established principle or guideline that governs behavior or procedures.
規則 refers to established rules or regulations that govern behavior in organizations, institutions, or activities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 規則を守る: to follow/obey rules
- 規則を破る: to break rules
- 規則に従う: to comply with rules
- 規則を決める: to establish rules
COMPOUNDS:
- 規則正しい: regular, orderly, punctual
- 規則的: regular, systematic
- 不規則: irregular
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ルール: rule (more casual, from English)
- 法律: law (legal)
- 決まり: rule, custom (less formal)