“Precept” in Japanese
Short answer
Precept in Japanese is “戒律” (kairitsu). Full meaning: (religious) precept, discipline, commandment, mitzvah.
Other ways to say “Precept” in Japanese
教訓
kyoukun lesson, precept, teachings, moral
訓
kun native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept, lesson, one's teachings
律法
rippou law, rule; precept; Torah (first five books of the Hebrew Bible)
教え
oshie teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine
戒め
imashime caution, admonition, warning, lesson; prohibition, ban, commandment, precept; punishment
銘
mei inscription, epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto, maxim, precept
戒しめ
imashime caution, admonition, warning, lesson; prohibition, ban, commandment, precept; punishment
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