ガイドライン
がいどらいん
noun
guideline
1.
guideline, set of standards
A set of recommendations or standards issued by an authority or organization, providing direction on how something should be done.
ガイドラインに従う。
To follow the guidelines.
新しいガイドラインが発表された。
New guidelines were announced.
厚生労働省は感染症対策のガイドラインを改定した。
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare revised its guidelines on infectious disease prevention.
From English "guideline." Used heavily in government, medical, and corporate contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ガイドラインに従う: to follow guidelines
- ガイドラインを策定する: to formulate guidelines
- ガイドラインを改定する: to revise guidelines
- ガイドラインに基づく: based on guidelines
NOTE:
ガイドライン is softer than 規則 (rules) or 法律 (law). It suggests recommended standards rather than mandatory requirements, though in practice organizations may treat them as binding.