規制する

• Reading: きせいする
• Romaji: kisei suru
• Kanji breakdown: 規 (ki) — rule, standard, compass; 制 (sei) — control, system, restrain
• Pronunciation: /ki.seː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To restrict; to regulate; to control through rules or laws.

A する verb meaning to impose restrictions or regulations. Widely used in government, legal, and business contexts for controlling activities through official rules. Common collocations include 交通規制 (traffic restrictions), 規制緩和 (deregulation), and 規制強化 (tightening regulations).

Examples

1. 政府はプラスチックの使用を規制する方針を発表した。 The government announced a policy to regulate plastic use.
2. この地域では建物の高さが規制されている。 Building height is regulated in this area.
3. インターネット上の広告を規制する法律ができた。 A law was enacted to regulate advertising on the internet.

Usage Guide

Context: government, legal, business

Tone: authoritative

Origin & History

Compound of 規 (rule, standard) + 制 (control, system). Both kanji relate to establishing order through systematic rules and restraints.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal