規則

• Reading: きそく
• Romaji: kisoku
• Kanji breakdown: 規 (ki) — rule, compass, standard; 則 (soku/nori) — rule, law, follow
• Pronunciation: /ki.so.kɯ/

Meaning

Rule; regulation. A prescribed guideline for conduct or procedure.

A noun used for formal rules within organisations, schools, and institutions. Common patterns: 規則を守る (to follow rules), 規則正しい (regular, orderly), and 規則違反 (rule violation). More formal than ルール and more specific than 法律 (law). Often encountered in school and workplace settings.

Examples

1. 学校の規則をきちんと守りましょう。 Let's properly follow the school rules.
2. 規則正しい生活が健康にいいです。 A regular lifestyle is good for your health.
3. この会社には厳しい規則があります。 This company has strict rules.

Usage Guide

Context: school, workplace, institutions

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 規 (rule, compass, standard) and 則 (rule, law, follow). Both characters mean rule, creating a strongly reinforcing compound for established guidelines.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal