規則（きそく、kisoku）
- rule/regulation

The Japanese word 規則 (きそく) means "rule," "regulation," "law," or "custom." It refers to a set of principles or guidelines that govern behavior or procedure within a specific context. It can apply to various areas, from personal conduct to organizational policies or legal frameworks. Essentially, 規則 defines what is expected or required in a given situation.

⚫︎学校の規則 Translation: School rules ⚫︎会社の就業規則 Translation: Company work regulations ⚫︎法律の規則 Translation: Legal regulations

You can use 規則 in various situations to talk about established standards. ⚫︎When discussing the rules of a game. ⚫︎When explaining the policies of a company or organization. ⚫︎When referring to the laws of a country. ⚫︎When talking about general expectations of behavior. The word is relatively formal and is often found in written documents or official announcements.

⚫︎The word 規則 is typically written in kanji: 規則. ⚫︎The reading is きそく in hiragana. ⚫︎There is no variation in the okurigana.

⚫︎ルール (rūru) - rule (borrowed word from English) ⚫︎法令 (ほうれい) - laws and regulations (formal) ⚫︎規定 (きてい) - provisions; stipulations; regulations ⚫︎定め (さだめ) - rule; regulation; provision

⚫︎There isn't a single direct antonym. However, words or phrases that imply the opposite of following rules could be considered antonymous in context. ⚫︎For example, 違反 (いはん) - violation, could be considered an antonym in the sense that it describes breaking the 規則.

この図書館の規則に従わなければなりません。 ・Translation: You must follow the rules of this library. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 規則 to explain that compliance with the library's established guidelines is mandatory.

新しい規則は来月から施行されます。 ・Translation: The new rules will be enforced from next month. ・Explanation: This sentence indicates that a new set of regulations, 規則, is being implemented and will become effective at a specified time.

The word 規則 is a compound word formed from: ⚫︎規 (き) - meaning "standard," "rule," or "measure." ⚫︎則 (そく) - meaning "rule," "law," or "model." Together, they form a word that emphasizes a defined set of standards or principles to be followed.