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standard, criterion, norm, basis
A measure or principle used as a basis for judgment or comparison.
合格の規準は何ですか。
What are the criteria for passing?
この規準に基づいて判断する。
I will judge based on this standard.
国際規準を満たす必要がある。
It needs to meet international standards.
KANJI NOTE: Also commonly written as 基準 with a different first kanji but the same meaning and pronunciation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 規準を設ける (to establish a standard)
- 規準を満たす (to meet a standard)
- 判断の規準 (criterion for judgment)