1.
school rules; school regulations
The formal rules and regulations established by a school that students must follow. Covers dress code, behavior, hairstyle, and other aspects of student conduct.
校則を守る。
To follow the school rules.
うちの学校は校則が厳しい。
Our school has strict rules.
時代に合わない校則を見直すべきだという声が上がっている。
There are calls to review school rules that are out of step with the times.
USAGE:
校則 combines 校 (school) and 則 (rule). In Japan, school rules have been a topic of debate, with some critics calling overly strict rules ブラック校則 (unreasonable school rules).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 校則を守る (to follow school rules)
- 校則に違反する (to violate school rules)
- 校則を見直す (to review school rules)
- 厳しい校則 (strict school rules)
SIMILAR WORDS:
規則 is the general word for rules or regulations in any context. 校則 is specifically for school rules.